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Lewiston council advances budget amendments, holds first readings for 2026 appropriations and tax ordinances
Summary
At a public hearing Aug. 11, Lewiston City Council heard testimony and advanced first readings on current-year budget amendments (roughly $11.1 million) and the proposed fiscal 2026 appropriation and tax certification ordinances; council scheduled further budget-only review on Aug. 18.
The Lewiston City Council on Aug. 11 advanced the first readings of three budget-related ordinances and heard public testimony on both the current-year budget amendments and the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget.
City Treasurer Amy Gordon told the council the amendments to the current 2025 budget would recognize unanticipated revenues and appropriate them for planned expenditures. "Included in the amendments for this year is one that's regarding airport improvements," Gordon said, explaining the city's accounting entry for joint airport capital work. She also highlighted other amendments including workers' compensation reimbursements, excess hauling in sanitation, and use of ARPA interest earnings for a downtown water transmission main replacement project.
The amendments presented to the council would add roughly $11.1 million in revenues and appropriations; Gordon and the meeting record used two close figures during the session—the staff presentation referred to $11,103,240…
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