Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy says there’s a lot of dysfunction in local, state and national government. Mr. Murphy joined 939 the Eagle’s Fred Parry in-studio for an …
Read More »Columbia’s council to hold two additional public hearings on proposed budget
Columbia’s city council held its first public hearing Monday night on city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $533-million budget. The council opened the podium for testimony from residents. …
Read More »(LISTEN): New coalition wants to see Columbia electric rate increase changes
A newly formed coalition wants Columbia’s city council to restructure its June vote to increase electric utility rates. The council approved the $8.3 million revenue increase in …
Read More »Columbia’s city council to hold Monday evening public hearing on proposed budget
Monday evening is your first opportunity to testify about Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $533-million budget. His proposed budget is a $27-million increase from the current …
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): 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’s city manager encourages input on proposed budget
Columbia’s city manager will outline his budget priorities for the next fiscal year Thursday afternoon. De’Carlon Seewood tells 939 the Eagle that the budget process for city …
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 »(AUDIO): Columbia’s city manager says utility rate increase is needed
Your electric utility bill in Columbia will increase by about 6.9 percent later this month. Columbia’s city council voted 5-2 in June to approve the rate increase. …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia’s mayor pushes back against Minchew’s council comments about public safety
A former Columbia mayoral candidate wants the city council to publicly recognize the danger that CPD officers put themselves in each day. Businessman Randy Minchew spoke from …
Read More »South Columbia’s new Sonic construction is progressing
Construction is continuing on the new 1,800 square foot Sonic being built in south Columbia. Construction workers were on-site again on Saturday morning, and they’ve almost finished …
Read More »(AUDIO): Former Columbia mayoral candidate Minchew says silence from council on public safety is deafening
A former Columbia mayoral candidate is urging Columbia’s city council to give CPD and the Columbia Fire Department the tools, equipment and manpower they need to keep …
Read More »Proposed utility rate increase approved by Columbia’s city council, despite complaints
Columbia residents packed the city council chambers downtown Tuesday evening to voice their opposition to a proposed electric utility rate increase. The testimony and council discussion lasted …
Read More »(AUDIO): Law enforcement will be a topic of discussion at Columbia’s city council meeting
Columbia’s city manager says he supports Columbia’s police officers. 75 percent of Columbia’s general fund is for public safety, under the last budget proposed by city manager …
Read More »Columbia has two Juneteenth celebrations today; Juneteenth is a federal and state holiday
Today is Juneteenth, which is a federal, Missouri, county and city holiday. It marks the effective end to slavery in the United States, commemorating the emancipation of …
Read More »(AUDIO): Homelessness will be major focus of Columbia business leaders when they travel to Madison
Columbia business leaders and elected officials will travel to Madison, Wisconsin for September’s leadership visit. Columbia Chamber of Commerce president Matt McCormick announced the visit during this …
Read More »(AUDIO): Columbia city manager says he wants to bring city salary ranges above the market
Columbia’s city manager says a comprehensive city employee pay study will be presented to the city council in the next few months. City manager De’Carlon Seewood tells …
Read More »Columbia’s city council discussing priorities on final day of Independence retreat
Columbia’s seven city council members are discussing alignment and priorities this morning, as they wrap up their two-day council retreat at the Stoney Creek Hotel in Independence. …
Read More »Columbia’s city council members are discussing priorities and communication at their Independence retreat
Columbia’s seven city council members, city manager De’Carlon Seewood and department directors are heading to Independence this morning for a two-day council retreat at the Stoney Creek …
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