Lewiston council ousts Chittim as president, elects Nagine

Lewiston council ousts Chittim as president, elects Nagine

City councilors rescinded their January vote electing Ward 6 Councilor David Chittim as council president and elected Ward 1 Councilor Joshua Nagine to replace him.

Lewiston City Council Removes David Chittim as President in 6-1 Vote, Elects Joshua Nagine to Lead Council

LEWISTON, Maine — In a dramatic reorganization of city leadership Tuesday night, the Lewiston City Council voted 6-1 to remove Councilor David Chittim as council president following weeks of controversy over his behind-the-scenes efforts to revisit the council’s decision to eliminate the city’s economic development director position. Chittim cast the lone vote against his removal. [...] The post Lewiston City Council Removes David Chittim as Pre…