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LEWISTON — Officials tabled the adoption of a city equity statement Tuesday, after a councilor said the language should be subject to a legal review.
However, those opposed to the delay said the joint equity statement, established by City Spirit L/A, has already been vetted, and does not bind the city to any policy decisions.
The equity statement was developed as a joint initiative with Auburn through the ‘Spirit’ council, a group of city, school and community leaders formed to address conflict and inequity in the Twin Cities.
City officials in Lewiston and Auburn got a first look at the statement during separate workshop sessions earlier this month. The statement is seen as a way to guide the future work of the cities.