Lewiston City Council Budget Session #3 - 6/22/2026

The City of Lewiston, Idaho City Council held a budget session on June 22, 2026, focusing primarily on collective bargaining negotiations with the Lewis Clark Lodge number 10 Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the city's upcoming budget considerations. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed specialty pay adjustments for police officers, such as instructor pay, detective pay, and standby pay for investigations, with an estimated $21,000 annual increase for standby pay not currently budgeted. The council also debated contract terms regarding at-will versus for-cause employment protections. Finance Director Amy Gordon presented an overview of the city's budget process, highlighting adjustments to state shared revenues, liquor revenues, and interest income, all trending downward, necessitating budget corrections. The council discussed funding sources including property tax increases, foregone taxes, and the use of reserves, with particular attention to ongoing funding for facilities maintenance and the police FOP contract. The council was advised that any negotiated contract increases and departmental budget requests would need to be incorporated into the final budget, which is to be finalized by mid-July for public hearings in August. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this session, but the discussions set the stage for upcoming budget allocations and contract approvals.