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Lewiston budget workshop outlines tight FY27 plan as council debates a new public health officer and frozen positions
Summary
City staff presented a proposed FY27 budget that holds 12 positions frozen, forecasts mid‑single‑digit increases in wages and fringe, and includes a new public health officer request that some councilors urged be frozen or removed amid broader cuts.
Lewiston city staff on Thursday presented a draft fiscal‑year 2027 budget that keeps a dozen full‑time positions frozen and asks councilors to weigh a new public health officer while officials pursue additional cost reductions.
Director Roy told the council the budget book (personal services and fringe on pages 16 and 28) carries 12 frozen full‑time positions for FY27 and includes one new health‑related position requested by administration. He said regular wages and fringe reflect settled contracts and anticipated step increases and that an accounting consolidation of utility charges produces a salary‑line credit that staff will reconcile as…
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