Columbia hones in on home rule

Consideration of Columbia becoming a “home rule” municipality continued during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council.  Home rule cities are able to operate with greater flexibility as they are not…

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Columbia has new alderman

The Columbia City Council on Nov. 21 voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Michael Lawlor to the open aldermanic seat created by the resignation of Mark Roessler in late…

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Columbia energy rates to increase

Columbia residents who participate in the city’s electricity aggregation program will see a significant price increase starting in early 2023. Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm announced at Monday’s Columbia City…

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Growth in Columbia budget

Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm presented a budget overview during last Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting.  The budget for the City of Columbia’s upcoming fiscal year, like many recent aspects…

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