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Columbia’s new council members look ahead

Jenn Cooper — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:24:43 +0000

Karl Skala and Ian Thomas were sworn into office at a special city council meeting Monday evening in Columbia.

Fourth Ward Council member Ian Thomas said he wants to bring a more research based and analytical approach to policy making to the council. Thomas said he’s looking forward to working on finding a solution to the Providence Road congestion problem.

Third Ward Council member Karl Skala said he has many plans for the future.

“There’s lots of stuff that I want to do. I don’t want to rush things," Skala said. "We’re going to be talking about this for three years.”

Hartzler, McDavid call for funding to keep airport tower open

Tony Nochim — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:47:06 +0000

A U.S. Congress member was not an airplane passenger at the Columbia Regional Airport on Tuesday. Instead, she visited to draw attention to an important safety issue.

Rep. Vicky Hartzler of Missouri’s Fourth District said she does not agree with the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to close the air traffic control tower at the airport.

Mayor Bob McDavid asks for an apology for offensive Facebook post

Bridgit Bowden — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:26:58 +0000

Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid said he would like the Columbia Police Officers Association to issue a formal apology after an offensive status update was posted on the organization’s Facebook page this week.

The Wednesday Facebook status joked about the police department’s possible acquisition of an armored Mercedes— and about the reaction from the “boys in the hood.” The post has since been taken down.

Columbia Mayoral candidates make their case

Meredith Turk and Sydney Miller — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:23:23 +0000

On this week’s Talking Politics, we hear from Columbia’s Mayoral candidates. We’re just two weeks away from the Municipal election on April 2^nd. Republican Mayor Bob McDavid is running for re-election, and is being challenged by Sid Sullivan.

Sam Allison drops out of Columbia's race for mayor

Kristofor Husted — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:49:33 +0000

Columbia mayoral candidate Sam Allison has announced his withdrawal from the city-wide race.

New air travel options take off in Columbia

Andrea Park — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:53:08 +0000

The Columbia City Council unanimously approved a new plan with American Airlines for new routes to Dallas and Chicago from Columbia Regional Airport.

Columbia leaders detail plan to address pension problem

Jon Ingram — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:53:49 +0000

City leaders are asking Columbia city council to allow them to make significant changes to the city’s benefit plans for new employees. It’s an effort to address the city’s ailing pensions.

Columbia City Council creates new EEZ Board

Scott Kanowsky — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:02:25 +0000

The Columbia City Council approved a measure Monday creating a board that reviews the economic potential of underdeveloped city neighborhoods.

Blight Decree proposal ramifications discussed by city council

Janet Saidi and Katherine Biek — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:23:01 +0000

Concerns about a “blight” designation in the city of Columbia are continuing to come out in public forums. Issues such as using outdated census data from the year 2000, incorporating the first ward in the blighted zone, and potential employment of felons in the new “blighted” areas are among concerns being raised.

Columbia regional airport spreads its wings to Atlanta

Matt Veto — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:41:05 +0000

The Columbia Regional Airport will expand its reach beginning in June.