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Lewiston council discontinues residency probe of former Ward 5 councilor
Summary
The Lewiston City Council voted unanimously to end an investigation into former Ward 5 councilor Iman Osman’s residency after the council received Osman’s resignation. City attorney Marty Eisenstein told the council that charter provisions and the resignation rendered the probe moot.
The Lewiston City Council voted 7-0 to approve an order discontinuing an investigation into the residency of former Ward 5 councilor Iman Osman.
City Attorney Marty Eisenstein told the council he had retained an investigator after the council’s January 5 resolution, but that the investigation was halted when Osman resigned. Eisenstein cited the city charter—referencing section 2.0682—and told councilors the vacancy is created on the date the resignation is given. "Follow the Charter," Eisenstein said, summarizing his advice that the council should apply the charter’s procedures.
Councilor Chittum moved to approve the order and Councilor Harriman seconded; the clerk recorded a unanimous vote of 7-0. The council did not take further action on the underlying allegations, and Eisenstein said the investigator had been instructed to discontinue work.
The vote ends formal council inquiry into Osman’s residency. The council reserved further policy questions related to candidate qualification and charter changes for later discussion.
