JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Affordable housing has been a recurring topic in Jefferson City politics ahead of the April 8 election. Candidates for Jefferson City’s City Council Ward 3, Erica Choinka and Derek Thomas, similarly have plans for improving infrastructure, if elected. They are running for the seat currently held by Councilman Scott Spencer. A
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JEFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Erica Choinka is a member of the Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Commission and a candidate for Jefferson City Council Ward 3. Choinka’s campaign focuses on improving the city’s parks and recreational programs, supporting economic development, improving public safety and protecting taxpayers from unnecessary spending. Choinka is a communications specialist in
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Derek Thomas is a Ward 3 resident running for Jefferson City Council. Thomas’ campaign focuses on respect for local residents and city employees, improving infrastructure and parks and recreation programs, and increasing economic development. Thomas serves on the Jefferson City Airport Advisory Committee. He also serves on the Chamber of Commerce
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JEFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews hired by Jefferson City began the demolition of a decrepit house on East Capitol Avenue on Thursday. The city deemed this week that the building was too dangerous to continue standing after storms caused more damage.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council amended its agenda on Tuesday to remove an item that addressed diversity, equity and inclusion. Ward 3 Councilman Scott Spencer and Ward 4 Councilman Derrick Spicer filed a bill last week to eliminate programs surrounding DEI from city government. The bill also sought to eliminate programs and policies
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bill will be introduced at Tuesday’s Jefferson City Council to eliminate programs surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion from city government. The ordinance is being sponsored by Ward 3 Councilman Scott Spencer and Ward 4 Councilman Derrick Spicer, according to an email from a city spokesperson and the council agenda. The bill
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The inauguration for Governor-elect Mike Kehoe will cause some street closures leading to the Capital in Jefferson City Monday. Street closures include: Monroe street to Capital Avenue North Jefferson Street North Broadway to McCarty Street For those who wish to attend the inauguration, most of the public parking will be in
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JEFFESRON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council at its Jan. 6 meeting will consider an agreement with the owners of the site of a former hotel to expedite its demolition, according to a Monday press release for the city. The city’s potential agreement with Oracle Enterprises, Inc. outlines a plan to demolish the former
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An investigation has concluded after a complaint was filed by a Jefferson City council member regarding a Sunshine Law violation. An independent review found the city did not violate any Sunshine Laws. The city hired and outside firm with experience in dealing with Sunshine Law complaints, and it concluded that there
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a pair of agreements for the Capitol Avenue neighborhood at its Monday night meeting, despite a contentious meeting earlier in the month. The council voted to sell PG and Co. city-owned property at 405 and 407 East Capitol Ave. and 109 and 111 Adams St.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council took the next steps in a multi-million dollar project to replace an outdated airport control tower on Monday night. The current tower was initially designed to be temporary. When it was constructed in 1973 the Jefferson City Airport was on an FAA list to receive a new
Continue Reading JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A company that was expected to give Jefferson City employees health coverage has backed out of a potential agreement with the city, a Monday press release from Jefferson City says. The announced two weeks ago that it would enter into an agreement with Quantify Specialty Care to help employees with “more
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to correct the nature of the complaint. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A first-term Jefferson City councilman has filed a complaint with the state against the city government alleging violations of open meetings and records laws. Second Ward Councilman Aaron Mealy shared a copy of the complaint sent to
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Jefferson City leaders are asking the community to provide input on the city’s trash system.
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The Jefferson City Council approved a contract this week that will allow the city to move forward with its plans for a riverfront market.
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Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ. On Monday, the Jefferson City Council will discuss a redevelopment agreement for properties along Capitol Avenue and Adams Street. According to the city’s East Capitol Avenue Blight Study, multiple issues were identified in the area including: Poor or inadequate street layout Unsanitary or unsafe conditions Worn-out or damaged property improvements Incorrect
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works Director Matt Morasch will retire after 22 years, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. Morasch’s last day will be Friday, Dec. 6. The city wrote in the release that it will begin the process of picking Morasch’s successor soon. Morasch has held multiple roles
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council held a work session Thursday evening to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget. Mayor Ron Fitzwater presented his $86.4 million budget plan to the council members, marking the first time the city has used the OpenGov software for financial planning. “So it’s the first year that we’ve
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Jefferson City is planning for a conference center and hotel at the site of the old News Tribune building but it will take some time before construction begins.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City received 25 applications from residents hoping to become a part of its homelessness task force, according to a spokesperson for the city. City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said there are eight positions open, five of which are reserved for members from faith-based or nonprofit organizations and three members “at large.”
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