Columbia

Residents who serve on a board or commission participate in local government and represent community members' interests.

Columbia's Water and Light Advisory Board moved forward a proposed water and electric rate increase in the city.

The city's electric fund is projected to fall nearly $15 million under its target cash reserves in fiscal year 2027, according to a city memo.

The Planning and Zoning Commission heard suggestions for data center regulations Thursday, the first of many.

The council also approved an agreement with Allegiant Air and funding for North Village Park.

The board also tabled its discussion of a proposed policy that would allow it to forgo recording all open meetings.

Robin Wenneker supervise farm program delivery, county committee operations, producer appeals and stakeholder relations

Voters will decide on two City Council races and three seats on the Columbia School Board in Tuesday’s election.

Community Solar allows a resident to reserve a 1.5-kilowatt block of solar panels at the Bernadette Solar Field.

In the potential TIF district, the city would use the redirected funds to do things like help fix aging stormwater infrastructure and road improvements.