Preventing domestic violence is a top priority for Columbia’s city manager. De’Carlon Seewood tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” that nine of Columbia’s 11 homicides last year …
Read More »Seewood: plans continue for permanent Columbia homeless shelter
Columbia’s city manager believes there are anywhere from 100 to 200 homeless residents in town. Sheltering the unhoused has been a top priority and challenge for city …
Read More »Button: Columbia’s new Swift plant will produce 40-million pounds of meat products annually
The almost $200-million Swift Foods plant that’s being built on Columbia’s Route B is expected to open in early 2023. That’s according to Columbia Regional Economic Development Incorporated …
Read More »Swift Foods expected to open in Columbia early next year
Boone County commissioners have finalized an incentive plan for Swift Food’s $200-million project in Columbia. Our news partner KMIZ reports the Boone County commission has signed off …
Read More »Familiar name in Columbia municipal government is now deputy city manager
A familiar name in Columbia and in local government is the new deputy city manager. Mike Griggs, who had been serving as acting deputy city manager since …
Read More »Three Columbia officials to be sworn-in Monday night; council to receive update on Walton roof project
Three officials will be sworn-in at Monday night’s Columbia city council meeting, highlighting the team that first-year city manager De’Carlon Seewood is building at city hall. Mike …
Read More »Seewood: federal grant helping to keep Columbia’s bus system fare free
Columbia’s city council has voted to suspend transportation fares for users of the GoCOMO bus system for the next fiscal year. City manager De’Carlon Seewood says GoCOMO …
Read More »Pay increases and fire protection are key components in Columbia’s new budget
An approximately $506-million budget has been approved by Columbia’s city council. The council held their third and final public hearing on the budget Monday night before voting. …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to vote on proposed budget tonight
Monday night is your final opportunity to testify about the Columbia city manager’s proposed $506-million budget. The council will hold their third and final public hearing on …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to vote on bus fare plan
You would be able to continue to ride Columbia’s city buses for free for the next year, under a proposal that will be voted on Monday night …
Read More »GoCOMO bus system is a priority for Columbia’s city manager
Columbia’s city manager wants to spend $200,000 to study the city’s GoCOMO bus system. City manager De’Carlon Seewood wants to see the bus system expand to parts …
Read More »Columbia activist Lovelady to be sworn-in to city council on Saturday
A swearing-in ceremony is set for tomorrow (Saturday) morning for Columbia third ward councilman-elect Roy Lovelady. Mr. Lovelady, an activist, unseated veteran councilman Karl Skala in this …
Read More »Downtown Columbia’s Wabash station would no longer shelter homeless residents, under proposed budget
Monday (August 15) evening will be your first opportunity to testify about the Columbia city manager’s proposed $506-million proposed budget. De’Carlon Seewood’s budget proposes contracting with a …
Read More »Seewood: 75 percent of Columbia’s general fund is for public safety, under proposed budget
Funding for a new fire station in fast-growing southwest Columbia is included in the city manager’s proposed budget, which is now before the city council. Columbia fire …
Read More »Columbia’s city council considering security upgrades at city hall to protect front desk staff
Citing increasing safety concerns and the importance of providing a safe and secure working environment, Columbia’s top staff is recommending the city council approve a security upgrade …
Read More »Columbia’s city manager to deliver budget message today
We’ll learn details this (Thursday) morning about the Columbia city manager’s budget priorities and any changes he’ll recommend. City manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver his budget message …
Read More »Swift bringing 200 new jobs to Columbia
Columbia’s city manager says Swift Foods will open its plant on Route B in early 2023, bringing more than 200 new jobs to the area. “It’s something …
Read More »New salt dome planned for south Columbia
Columbia’s public works department has budgeted money to build a new salt dome in fast-growing south Columbia. City manager De’Carlon Seewood says it’s about making city operations …
Read More »Columbia city manager Seewood appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia’s city manager describes the city as a gem for residents to enjoy. De’Carlon Seewood tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia” that Columbia is stable financially. …
Read More »Columbia’s city manager focusing on city employee compensation
City employee pay and recruitment/retention are top priorities for Columbia’s city manager. De’Carlon Seewood emphasized the issue during Thursday’s state of the city address at city hall. “We …
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