Columbia City Council

Columbia City Council voted 5-1 to keep the city’s original definition of “equity” in its strategic plan instead of omitting diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, language.

Following the Columbia City Council's decision to limit the police review board's powers, some current and former members are saying the City should rethink its decision.

City staff discussed options for increasing revenue, including raising certain sales taxes, on Monday night.

The declaration allowed the city to shut down recycling services indefinitely.

The council debated the necessity of the study, but voted 7-0 to approve it.

The local firefighters union withheld its endorsement of mayoral and city council candidates.

Behind the scenes, Columbia's boards and commissions provide the city council with information to make decisions about issues such as staffing, discrimination and affordable housing.

The city was directed to pay more than $16,000 in fines due to spills from the pipe.

The start of construction for two trails at Gans Creek Recreation Area, totaling 6 miles, was approved at the Columbia City Council meeting Monday night.

An additional 3.5 miles of hiking and biking trails could be added to the Gans Creek Recreation Area improvement project if approved Monday at the Columbia City Council meeting.