On Wednesday morning, Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline said that "while sometimes we have differing views about what's best for our city, the council has my respect and I look forward to putting this behind us and working together for the good of Lewiston."
The newly created role will lead a new City Hall department, the Office of Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, formed in response to recommendations of a steering committee.
Two councilors wrote a resolution condemning optional diversity talks in the school district. Several councilors and the mayor only saw the resolution after the Sun Journal conducted a Freedom of Access Act request, prompting ethical questions.
Two councilors wrote a resolution condemning optional diversity talks in the school district. Several councilors and the mayor only saw the resolution after the Sun Journal conducted a Freedom of Access Act request, prompting ethical questions.