Lewiston City Councilor Resigns Amid Indictment, Scrutiny over Residency

Chittim Talks Defying the Charter as Lewiston Opens Ward 5 Seat to Applicants, after Iman Osman Resignation

LEWISTON, Maine — What should have been a routine step to fill a vacant City Council seat turned into a drawn-out, almost three-hour drama Thursday night, complete with the council president floating a move the city attorney warned could violate the Lewiston charter and invite a lawsuit. The vacancy opened after Ward 5 Councilor Iman [...] The post Chittim Talks Defying the Charter as Lewiston Opens Ward 5 Seat to Applicants, after Iman Osman Re…

Lewiston council told it must appoint Osman’s replacement

After believing they would be calling a special election to fill Iman Osman's seat Thursday, the City Council was told by the city attorney that they have to appoint his replacement.

Lewiston city councilor resigns amid indictment, scrutiny over residency

Ward 5 Councilor Iman Osman has resigned less than 72 hours after being sworn into office. He claims he has faced "racist opposition" and "vicious personal attacks."

Lewiston councilor Iman Osman steps aside amid controversies, mayor says

Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline said the decision allows city leadership to remain focused on priorities moving forward and praised Osman for making the choice.