Columbia’s city manager has released the names of the four finalists for the city’s next police chief, and you’ll have an opportunity to meet the four next …
Read More »Columbia’s final four candidates for police chief to be revealed on Monday
Columbia’s city manager confirms the search for the city’s next police chief is down to four finalists. City manager De’Carlon Seewood tells 939 the Eagle that the …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s new budget praised by city manager Seewood
Columbia’s city manager is ecstatic with the new $533-million budget approved by the council. It took effect on Sunday, which was the start of the city’s fiscal …
Read More »(LISTEN): Seewood hopeful that federal grant will make Columbia’s roads safer
Columbia’s city manager says no number of traffic injuries or deaths are acceptable. City manager De’Carlon Seewood is hopeful that a $1.4 million dollar federal grant will …
Read More »(LISTEN): Columbia’s city manager praises the caliber of CPD chief applicants
The search for Columbia’s next police chief is down to eight semifinalists. City manager De’Carlon Seewood says interviews will be conducted with the eight. Mr. Seewood tells …
Read More »Columbia’s roll cart system a step closer to starting
Columbia solid waste residential curbside customers will be receiving a postcard in the mail next week, regarding the roll cart selection process. Columbia’s city council voted unanimously …
Read More »(LISTEN): Southwest Columbia’s new $4.5 million fire station opens
Fast-growing southwest Columbia has a brand-new fire station, thanks to the voter-approved 2015 capital improvement sales tax extension. About 200 people turned out in the blazing sun …
Read More »Ribbon-cutting for southwest Columbia’s new fire station is this morning
Columbia officials will cut the ribbon this morning for the brand-new fire station on Scott Boulevard in fast-growing southwest Columbia. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and other local officials …
Read More »Columbia’s city employees will receive pay raises in new fiscal year that begins in October
Columbia’s approximately 1,500 city employees will receive pay raises under the $533-million budget approved unanimously last night by the city council. The budget approved by the council …
Read More »GoCOMO bus fares to remain free in Columbia for at least another year
Columbia’s city council has voted to suspend transportation fares for GoCOMO bus riders for the fourth straight year. GoCOMO has been operating fare-free since the March 2020 …
Read More »(LISTEN): Zimmer’s KCMQ radiothon to benefit Columbia’s True North
Preventing domestic violence continues to be a top priority for Columbia Police and for city manager De’Carlon Seewood, who note nine of the city’s 11 homicides last …
Read More »Columbia’s Orr street interested parties meeting is today
Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are hoping for a good turnout for Friday afternoon’s interested parties meeting for the Orr street park project. Parks and Recreation staff …
Read More »Columbia’s city council recognizes outgoing police chief Jones
Columbia’s outgoing police chief has received a resolution of appreciation from Columbia’s city council. Geoff Jones was honored at the start of this week’s meeting. He’ll be …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia city manager’s proposed pay increase plan is popular with council members
While he’s still studying it, Columbia fourth ward councilman Nick Foster feels very positive about the city manager’s proposed $533-million budget. “I think we’re in a good …
Read More »(AUDIO): Seewood’s proposed budget first-read by Columbia’s city council; three public hearings scheduled
The Columbia city manager’s proposed $533-million budget has been introduced and first-read by the city council. It was first-read during Monday night’s meeting. City manager De’Carlon Seewood’s …
Read More »(AUDIO): City employee pay and benefits take center stage in Columbia city manager’s proposed budget
Columbia’s city manager has unveiled a $10-million pay raise plan for the city’s approximately 1,500 employees. The pay increase was the cornerstone of De’Carlon Seewood’s budget message …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia councilman supportive of Seewood’s pay raise proposal
Columbia’s city manager will unveil his budget priorities for the next fiscal year today at noon at city hall. De’Carlon Seewood will deliver the annual budget message …
Read More »(AUDIO): Seewood to propose new city department during Thursday’s budget address
Look for affordable housing to be a key component of Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s budget address on Thursday afternoon at city hall. Mr. Seewood tells 939 …
Read More »UPDATE: Stephens appointed CPD interim chief
A Columbia native who’s been serving as CPD’s assistant chief will become the interim chief on July 31. The city manager announced Matt Stephens’ appointment this morning, …
Read More »(AUDIO): Saturday forum set with consulting firm leading search for new Columbia police chief
You have an opportunity on Saturday morning to provide input in what qualities you’d like to see in Columbia’s next police chief. The city hopes to announce …
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