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Lewiston council votes 6–1 to hire independent investigator into Ward 5 eligibility after contested public debate
Summary
After hours of public comment both supporting and criticizing newly seated Ward 5 Councilor Iman Osman, the council voted 6–1 to authorize the city attorney to retain an independent investigator to prepare a factual report on the councilor's residence and qualifications.
The Lewiston City Council voted 6–1 to authorize the city attorney to hire an independent, third‑party investigator to prepare a report on whether Councilor Iman Osman meets the charter's residency and qualification requirements for the Ward 5 seat.
The move followed an extended public comment period in which multiple speakers made opposing claims about Osman's residency. Several residents asked that the council investigate and release a fully transparent report; others warned that initiating an investigation…
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