Columbia City Council

Columbia City Council held a pre-council meeting and a council meeting tonight where it voted unanimously in favor of an adjustment to the water rates.

The Columbia City Council will get its first close-up look at the budget on Monday. The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

The city of Columbia is inviting residents to provide their perspective on proposed water rate structural changes, and the proposed 2026 city budget at the next City Council meeting on Aug. 4.

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.