Lewiston City Council Work Session - 11/2/2026

The Lewiston City Council work session on November 2, 2026, included a presentation from Confluence Fiber Communications, a local nonprofit seeking a city franchise agreement to build a citywide fiber-optic network. The group described interim fixed-wireless service, plans to finance the fiber buildout with tax-exempt revenue bonds, and a lease agreement with the Port of Lewiston for its fiber assets. The Mayor said City and Confluence legal teams still needed to review the franchise details; no agreement or procurement action was approved. Council also heard an update on The Village youth transitional-housing project: the City previously approved a $100,000 CDBG grant for utility and site work, while the nonprofit is fundraising and building in stages. No new award was made.