Columbia city council addresses ARPA fund survey results
The city sent out a survey to the community to see what areas they would like to see the second half of the second half of the funds on.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the homeless be allowed to use the Wabash Bus Station as a shelter due to the weather?
The Columbia City Council heard concerns about a shelter in the downtown area at its meeting Monday night.
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Downtown business owners express concerns about overnight camping at Wabash to City Council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council heard concerns about a shelter in the downtown area at its meeting Monday night. Members of The Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) shared a letter about proposed recommendations to the shelter at the Wabash Bus Station. Downtown CID Executive Director Nickie Davis outlines concerns on behalf of business
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Survey reveals homelessness and affordable housing key priorities for City of Columbia commission
The City of Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission is set to meet Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m., to discuss in part, more funding towards the city’s Homeownership Assistance Program.
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Columbia city offices to be closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth
The city of Columbia will close offices on Monday in observance of Juneteenth.
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Grassroots campaign organizes for more pedestrian-friendly streets in Columbia
Como Livable Streets is a grassroots campaign organized by a group called Local Motion to add more bike lanes, crosswalks and paved sidewalks to Columbia roads.
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Columbia city manager focuses on city’s future in State of the City address
The city manager of Columbia delivered his first State of the City address on Thursday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should voters decide on Columbia’s roll cart ban?
The Columbia City Council voted Monday to rescind a ban on rolling trash bins instead of putting the question on the ballot.
Continue Reading City of Columbia wants residents’ help for ARPA fund spending
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is conducting a community engagement project to figure out the best way to spend the second half of its American Rescue Plan funding. The city has spent half of the $25 million in ARPA funds, but still has areas in need of the funds. For over a year
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Local owner says roll carts will cut down on illegal trash dumping at his business
The city voted 4 to 3 at Monday’s council meeting which paves the way for the cities to even consider the trash system.
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Columbia City Council votes 4-3 to repeal the ban on roll carts
The Columbia City Council will once again discuss and vote on undoing the ban on trash collecting roll carts Monday night.
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Columbia City Council to vote on roll carts, paid parental leave, and salary increases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: Paternity leave has been changed to parental leave to encompass both maternity and paternity leave. The Columbia City Council is expected to vote on multiple agenda items Monday night including roll carts, paid parental leave for the council, and salary increases for Columbia employees. Roll Carts City council members are
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Columbia City Council to vote Monday on undoing the trash roll cart ban
EDITOR’S NOTE: The date of the council vote for a special election has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After years of trying to solve Columbia’s trash problem, the Columbia City Council will once again discuss and vote on undoing the ban on trash collecting roll carts Monday night. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at
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Columbia City Council authorizes Public Works adding position classification for Paratransit program
Watch the city council meeting replay in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council authorized Public Works adding position classification to hire more bus drivers for the City’s Paratransit program. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at City Hall in the council chambers. Columbia Public Works is requested the council to authorize
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Columbia City Council to revisit the topic of community members using roll carts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is to talk about a proposal Monday night that reconsiders the use of garbage roll carts or if the ban will need to head to voters in August. Council members are expected to meet at 7 p.m. at Columbia City Hall. If the bill passes next month, the city
Continue Reading Columbia city leaders to hear public feedback about community development funds
Columbia city leaders are expected to hear feedback from the public about how to spend more than $1 million meant for housing needs.
Continue Reading Columbia City Council passes motion to reconsider repealing ban on roll carts
In the city’s most recent city council meeting, Columbia’s city council passed a motion 4-3 allowing the council to consider and vote on repealing the ban on roll carts.
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New Columbia mayor, councilman sworn in
The new Columbia mayor and fourth ward councilman officially took their places in Columbia’s government Monday night.
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Columbia Public Works asks city council to hire more paratransit bus drivers
Columbia Public Works is asking for city council to authorize the hire of more bus drivers for the paratransit program.
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Barbara Buffaloe and Nick Foster to be sworn in at Monday night’s City Council meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The swearing in ceremonies for the new Columbia Mayor and new Fourth Ward City Councilman will take place Monday night at 5 p.m. at City Hall. City council will also formally announce the results of the election to impose a local use tax. Tomorrow night is the first time Mayor-elect Barbara Buffaloe
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