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Lewiston approves three‑year firefighters contract; city estimates $1.5M cost over term
Lewiston City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary
Council ratified a three‑year contract with IAFF Local 785 including step increases, a pay reopener clause and cost‑sharing for paid‑family‑medical leave; staff estimated roughly $657,000 retroactive cost in year one and about $1.5M total across three years; vote was unanimous.
The City Council voted unanimously to authorize execution of a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters (Local 785). Deputy Administrator O’Malley summarized the primary elements: a 3‑dollar across‑the‑board pay increase in year one…
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