MAYOR'S MESSAGE Dear Residents of the Lewiston Community, Spring in Lewiston brings more than just warmer weather? it?s a time of renewal, community engagement, and progress. As we move into this season, I want to highlight some of the exciting initiatives and opportunities happening in our city. One of the most significant projects on the horizon is the Lewiston Main Street Project. Many of the underground utilities in this area are over a century old, making much-needed upgrades long overdue. To minimize disruptions and maximize efficiency, the City plans to upgrade water, sewer, stormwater, and above-ground infrastructure simultaneously. In March, the Lewiston City Council will decide whether to place a bond measure on the May ballot, giving voters the opportunity to decide if the city should take out a bond to help fund these critical improvements and ensure a safer, more accessible downtown for generations to come. To learn more about this important initiative, please read the article on page 8 and make the most informed decision for our community. Our local businesses are the heart of our community, and we are thrilled to feature a business owner who took a creative approach to retail, opening a successful consignment shop and now launching Lewiston?s only bridal boutique. Stories like this showcase the entrepreneurial spirit that makes Lewiston a great place to live and work. On the public safety front, the City is taking proactive steps to combat the opioid crisis, with new grant opportunities available to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in our community? details on this can be found on page 31. Additionally, the Lewiston Police Department has partnered with Lewis-Clark State College for a Drug Take-Back Event, offering residents a safe way to dispose of unused medications? more information on this event is on the back cover, page 32. In other city updates, our Community Resource Officers are reminding residents about proper temporary sign placement and weed control, especially as we approach the most popular months for yard sales and other community events. I encourage everyone to stay informed, get involved, and take advantage of all that our city has to offer this season. Thank you for being an engaged part of our community. I look forward to seeing you out this spring!
Dan Johnson
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