Overview
- Mayor Carl Sheline confirmed Iman Osman resigned less than 72 hours after taking the oath of office for Ward 5.
- The City Council formally ended its residency investigation that was launched by a 6–1 vote after his swearing-in.
- Court records list Osman's address as 210 Blake St., a building condemned since October 2024, which prompted the eligibility review.
- Osman was indicted Dec. 1 on charges tied to firearms or explosive devices, pleaded not guilty at arraignment, and has a court date set for March 9.
- Lewiston is accepting applications for an appointment to the Ward 5 seat through 4 p.m. Jan. 14, with eligibility requiring age 20 and at least three months as a registered voter in the ward.