Lewiston City Council to consider independent investigation into councilor-elect

Somali refugee joins Maine city council despite gun charges and residency red flags

A Maine city council has voted to launch an investigation into a newly sworn-in member amid criminal charges and allegations that he provided a false home address.On Monday, the Lewiston City Council swore in Iman Osman, 36, and, on the same day, voted to initiate an investigation into him.'Stepping down would be the right thing to do.'Osman, a Somali refugee, was slapped with gun-theft charges in early December after he was accused of receiving…

Lewiston to launch investigation into councilor's legal address

Iman Osman listed his address as a condemned building undergoing renovation during his campaign. Concerns have been raised over whether he was legally allowed to call it his permanent residence.

Lewiston Council Moves to Probe Osman Residency as Calls for Resignation Grow

LEWISTON, Maine — The Lewiston City Council voted 6–1 to open an investigation into the residency qualifications of newly sworn-in Councilor Iman Osman, a move that intensified criticism over his eligibility to hold office and sparked renewed calls for his resignation. Mayor Sheline and Councilor Susan Longchamps both called for Osman’s immediate resignation. Osman voted [...] The post Lewiston Council Moves to Probe Osman Residency as Calls for…

Lewiston City Council launches investigation into new councilor

City Councilor Iman Osman has been facing scrutiny over his residence and recent criminal charges.

Lewiston council votes to investigate new member after swearing in

The council will hire an independent investigator to look into the residency questions surrounding Ward 5 Councilor Iman Osman.

Lewiston City Council votes to investigate newly sworn-in councilor

Iman Osman, who was elected as Ward 5's councilor in November, is facing criminal charges after being indicted in an ongoing case.