Columbia City Government Archives

Polls open in Columbia as voters decide on everything from candidates to bond issues

April 5, 2022 7:40 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Election day is on Tuesday for residents who plan to participate in choosing their upcoming community leaders. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Voting begins at the Boone County Government Center Tuesday morning. Columbia Mayoral Candidates A total of four people are running for the spot of Columbia’s next mayor. In September,

Columbia City Council did not approve roll cart ban; approved Sinclair Farms development project

April 4, 2022 4:26 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia City Council will discuss repealing a ban on roll carts for trash collection and rezoning property located on the west side of Sinclair Road.

Columbia City Council to discuss roll cart ban on Monday

April 1, 2022 7:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia City Council will discuss repealing a ban on roll carts for trash collection.

Columbia mayoral candidates forum on racial discrimination, privacy rights

March 26, 2022 4:08 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s Mayoral candidates are all set to take part in a forum, hosted by the Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association.

Columbia mayoral, city council candidates to appear at events Wednesday

March 23, 2022 5:30 AM Ben Fein

Columbia mayoral and city council candidates are set to appear multiple times in the city Wednesday ahead of the April 5 election that will see the city elect a new mayor and possibly multiple new city council members.

Columbia City Council to cover roll cart repeal and new ward boundaries

March 21, 2022 5:55 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is set to discuss roll cart repeal proposals and new ward boundaries at Monday night’s meeting. Roll Cart Agenda Items The first proposed roll cart agenda item up for a first read deals with a petition signed by 3,244 Columbia residents to repeal the ban on roll carts

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia embrace roll carts for trash pickup?

March 21, 2022 2:14 AM Matthew Sanders

The idea of roll carts for automated trash and recycling pickup in Columbia is back before the city council, with a petition meant to allow the council to talk about the idea again.

Columbia City Council to consider repealing city’s ban on roll carts

March 20, 2022 4:15 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s City Council is set to meet Monday night and will hear multiple ordinances relating to repealing the ban on roll carts in the city.

Maria Oropallo drops out of Columbia mayoral race

March 12, 2022 3:15 PM Chanel Porter

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been changed to cite the Columbia Missourian as the source of reporting. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Maria Oropallo announced Saturday afternoon that she is dropping out of the Columbia mayoral race, the Columbia Missouri reported. This comes less than one month before the April 5 elections. Oropallo said she was dropping

Columbia City Council to consider repealing ban on roll carts in April

March 10, 2022 6:04 PM Lucas Geisler

The City Clerk’s Office tells ABC 17 News that it certified a citizen-led petition on Wednesday that will force the council to vote on removing its prohibition on the collection system.

Columbia City Council approves SRO contract with Columbia Public Schools

March 7, 2022 6:16 AM Meghan Drakas

Watch the City Council meeting replay in the player below. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Columbia City Council approved a new contract to bring back police officers in some school buildings with Columbia Public Schools and how to use the American Rescue Plan Act funds. School Resource Officer Program The Columbia City Council approved a

City of Columbia opens Wabash warming center as temperatures drop

March 7, 2022 1:15 PM Marina Diaz

The City of Columbia said it will open its overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station on Monday night after the National Weather Service forecast overnight low temperatures below 25 degrees.

Columbia mayoral candidates share views on key issues

March 4, 2022 12:22 PM Kennedy Miller

Five candidates are vying to become Columbia’s mayor in the April election, hoping to fill the seat being left vacant by Brian Treece.

WATCH: Tanya Heath, final mayoral candidate, talks vision for Columbia

March 4, 2022 3:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview here.

WATCH: Maria Oropallo talks plans for Columbia if elected as mayor

March 3, 2022 5:15 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the live interview at 6 a.m. here.

Columbia decreases trash but fails to meet main goal of ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ system

March 2, 2022 12:46 PM Molly Stawinoga

In its first full year of operation, Columbia’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” garbage system has brought down the amount of residential trash collected in the city. However, it’s missed the mark when it comes to staffing and resident satisfaction.