columbia city council

Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid’s proposal for more public safety funding was quickly rejected Monday when his motion failed to receive a second. Mayor McDavid…

The Columbia City Council adopted a $442 million budget for the 2016 fiscal year unanimously Monday night. The new budget includes an extra $11 million in…

The Columbia City Council again rejected a proposal to build a new CVS pharmacy at the corner of Providence and Broadway.Last night The Columbia City…

Second Ward Councilman and co-chair for the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Violence Michael Trapp hopes that $150,000 approved by the Columbia City…

Columbia City Council voted Monday night to approve new lighting features for Stephen’s Lake Park.Thirty-two new dusk to dawn lights will light the trail…

Some 10-hour parking meters off Locust Street, Second Street and parts of Broadway will soon have permits available for $35 a month. Columbia City Council…

SpeakUpcomo.com is Columbia's new website for public engagement. The city council hopes to use this site in addition to their weekly meetings to reach a…

A proposal to protect historic buildings in downtown Columbia will not effect the demolition of the downtown Shakespeare’s location. Following the denial…

Clyde Ruffin won the vacant First Ward Columbia City Council seat by a margin of 100 votes with 327 total votes. The race was highly contested with nine…

Michael Trapp was reelected as the ward 2 councilmember with 52% of the vote. He defeated Paul Love who also ran for Columbia mayor in 2010. Trapp said he…