City Surveying Residents About Possible Public Safety Tax Increase
Columbia Tribune - Citizen surveys from the city ask about raising property tax by 30 cents per $100 valuation to fund police and firefighter ranks.
Midway Sewer Extension Will Cost More Than Expected
Columbia Tribune - Engineers estimate that actual cost of new sewer extension has risen from $2.6 million to $4.3 million.
Upcoming Candidate Forums
CityWatch - There are still opportunities to listen to the candidates who will be on your ballot in the local April elections. Check here for a short list of candidate forums.
Kendrick Announces Candidacy For House Leadership Post
Columbia Tribune - State Representative Kip Kendrick announces he will see Democratic whip position in Missouri House.
Columbia Voters To See Two Tax Issues On August Ballot
Columbia Tribune - Airport/Hotel tax and vehicle use tax extension to be decided by voters in August.
Potterfield Unveils New Business Park Near Airport
Columbia Missourian - Cartwright Business & Technology Park open for business on 447-acre campus.
Judge Allows Campaign Limit Issue On November Ballot
Columbia Missourian - Limits on campaign contributions will be decided by voters in November.
City Wants Input On Weeds Ordinance - Not "Weed" Ordinance
Columbia Missourian - City staff looking for input on new rules for native plantings and weeds in yards. Has nothing to do with medical marijuana proposals.
Boone County Republicans Re-Elect Zweifel As Chair
Columbia Tribune - Mike Zweifel will lead local GOP for another 2 years.
Bike Boulevard Paint Causes Confusion
Columbia Missourian - The picture tells the story. New striping on an Edgewood bike lane causes confusion for drivers.