The announcement comes as Lewiston continues to grapple with a surge in youth-related gun violence that city officials say extends far beyond minor juvenile offenses. will be presented to the Lewiston City Council on Aug. 4, when Kaenrath will request approval for $200,000 in dedicated police overtime funding. Legislative reforms aimed at repeat offendersBeyond increased enforcement, Kaenrath is also calling for changes to Maine’s juvenile justice laws. He argues that under the current system, juveniles accused of serious violent crimes are frequently found incompetent to stand trial. Kaenrath said the goal is to ensure repeat violent offenders receive both meaningful intervention and greater accountability while improving public safety for Lewiston residents.