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   Iman Osman, who faced charges over alleged theft of two firearms and   
   investigation into his residency in condemned building, claims 'racist   
   opposition' to his campaign   
      
   A Somali man elected city councilor in Maine has resigned days after   
   taking office following his indictment on a felony charge and an   
   investigation over his residency in the district he served, according to   
   local reports.   
      
   Iman Osman, who served as a city councilor in Lewiston, wrote in a   
   resignation letter sent to Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council   
   President David Chittim that he did not come to the decision lightly,   
   WMTW-TV reported.   
      
   "For the betterment of our community and in the best interest of our   
   city, I believe it is time for me to step aside," Osman wrote in the   
   letter. "I hope my resignation serves as a call to action for those who   
   remain — an opportunity to reflect on the values of respect, inclusivity   
   and kindness that should guide our public service."   
      
   Osman’s resignation comes after a grand jury indicted him on Dec. 1 on   
   charges stemming from the alleged theft of two firearms between Nov. 15,   
   2023, and Oct. 11, 2024, according to the outlet.   
      
   Osman pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Lewiston District Court   
   on Tuesday, Maine Public reported.   
      
   Osman also faced scrutiny over his residence, which was listed in the   
   indictment as an address that has been condemned since October 2024,   
   according to the reports.   
      
   On Monday, the Lewiston City Council voted 6-1 for Osman to be   
   investigated over his residency. Osman was the sole vote against the   
   investigation.   
      
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   Osman claimed in his letter that he faced "racist opposition" during his   
   city council campaign and was bombarded with "vicious personal attacks"   
   while serving in office.   
      
   Osman's attorney, Kiernan Majerus-Collins, told WMTW that he believes   
   the national rhetoric about the Somali community sparked an increase in   
   the backlash against Osman.   
      
   "The fact that the Trump administration is targeting Somali and Somali   
   Americans across the country, absolutely played a role in ginning up the   
   kind of hatred and threats of violence that ultimately forced him to   
   conclude that he could no longer serve in public office at this time,"   
   he said.   
      
   https://www.foxnews.com/politics/somali-maine-city-councilor-resigns-days   
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