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Lewiston council opts for appointment route and opens applications to fill Ward 5 seat
Summary
After debate and public comment, the Lewiston City Council voted to follow the charter’s appointment process for the vacant Ward 5 seat, rejected a motion to place a specific candidate on the Jan. 20 agenda, and directed staff to open an application period with a Jan. 14 deadline for inclusion in the Jan. 20 packet.
The Lewiston City Council voted to proceed with the appointment process set out in the city charter to fill the vacant Ward 5 seat and directed staff to open applications immediately for consideration on the Jan. 20 council agenda.
City Attorney Marty Eisenstein told councilors that under the charter—specifically sections 2.06(c) and 2.06(d)—the council has 30 days from the resignation to appoint an eligible person and that special elections are only required under…
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