Missouri’s governor signed Senate Bill 190 into law this year, which allows counties to freeze property tax increases for seniors who are eligible for Social Security, own a home and are required to pay taxes on that home. 939 the Eagle’s Mike Murphy from Comobuz reports Missouri counties can put the new measure in place by ordinance OR by voter approval. Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”. Mr. Kendrick tells listeners that Boone County commissioners recently approved a resolution stating the intent to make cleanup language of SB 190 a top priority for Boone County. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) is leading a petition drive to place the issue before voters. She tells Comobuz that voters should have the opportunity to force implementation of the new state law:
Columbia’s mayor to speak at several conferences at Dubai climate change summit
Columbia’s mayor will be heading to Dubai later this week as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors delegation to an annual global climate conference.
The city says that the U.S. Conference of Mayors is covering Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe’s travel expenses to attend COP 28, which begins Thursday and runs through December 8. Mayor Buffaloe has been invited to speak at numerous conference events. Buffaloe says heat kills more people in a year than all other weather phenomena. She says she’ll talk about Columbia’s efforts to measure the impacts of extreme heat in Columbia’s neighborhoods and the plans for addressing its impacts on the most vulnerable.
Mayor Buffaloe serves as the U.S. Conference of Mayors environment committee chair. She is one of at least six mayors that will be attending the conference. Others include Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
The COP 28 conference is attended by world leaders and is hosted by the United Nations (UN). Mayor Buffaloe says she plans to “showcase Columbia’s leadership in climate action.” The city of Columbia approved a climate action and adaptation plan in 2019. Mayor Buffaloe says she plans to reaffirm that commitment for Columbia at the global conference.
The city notes Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood handles the city’s day-to-day operations.
Columbia’s mayor to speak at several conferences at Dubai climate change summit
Columbia’s mayor will be heading to Dubai later this week as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors delegation to an annual global climate conference.
The city says that the U.S. Conference of Mayors is covering Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe’s travel expenses to attend COP 28, which begins Thursday and runs through December 8. Mayor Buffaloe has been invited to speak at numerous conference events. Buffaloe says heat kills more people in a year than all other weather phenomena. She says she’ll talk about Columbia’s efforts to measure the impacts of extreme heat in Columbia’s neighborhoods and the plans for addressing its impacts on the most vulnerable.
Mayor Buffaloe serves as the U.S. Conference of Mayors environment committee chair. She is one of at least six mayors that will be attending the conference. Others include Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
The COP 28 conference is attended by world leaders and is hosted by the United Nations (UN). Mayor Buffaloe says she plans to “showcase Columbia’s leadership in climate action.” The city of Columbia approved a climate action and adaptation plan in 2019. Mayor Buffaloe says she plans to reaffirm that commitment for Columbia at the global conference.
The city notes Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood handles the city’s day-to-day operations.
Columbia’s council appoints Proffitt to fill second ward council seat
A Mizzou professor who’s been active with Columbia Citizens for Roll Carts and with the Highland Park neighborhood association has been appointed to fill the remaining four months of former Columbia Second Ward councilwoman Andrea Waner’s term.
Columbia’s city council appointed Rachel Proffitt at Monday evening’s special meeting. Our news partner KMIZ reports four members of the council voted for Proffitt: Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and council members Nick Knoth, Nick Foster and Betsy Peters.
In Ms. Proffitt’s five-page application, she says she does not plan to run for a full term in the spring and that her service on the council will end in April. Two issues that Profitt is focusing on are affordable housing and homelessness. She says the city has a prerogative to address the current state of homelessness and provide humane and forward-thinking solutions. She also says that the new roll cart system for trash that begins in 2024 might need some adjustments as it is “rolled out.”
Ms. Proffitt says she’ll be able to meet with second ward constituents and engage in outreach in the next four months to ensure that their views are well-represented. Ms. Proffitt will be sworn-in at next Monday’s council meeting. Ms. Waner resigned her seat on the day before Thanksgiving because she’s moving to a new home outside her ward.
Columbia’s council appoints Proffitt to fill second ward council seat
A Mizzou professor who’s been active with Columbia Citizens for Roll Carts and with the Highland Park neighborhood association has been appointed to fill the remaining four months of former Columbia Second Ward councilwoman Andrea Waner’s term.
Columbia’s city council appointed Rachel Proffitt at Monday evening’s special meeting. Our news partner KMIZ reports four members of the council voted for Proffitt: Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and council members Nick Knoth, Nick Foster and Betsy Peters.
In Ms. Proffitt’s five-page application, she says she does not plan to run for a full term in the spring and that her service on the council will end in April. Two issues that Profitt is focusing on are affordable housing and homelessness. She says the city has a prerogative to address the current state of homelessness and provide humane and forward-thinking solutions. She also says that the new roll cart system for trash that begins in 2024 might need some adjustments as it is “rolled out.”
Ms. Proffitt says she’ll be able to meet with second ward constituents and engage in outreach in the next four months to ensure that their views are well-represented. Ms. Proffitt will be sworn-in at next Monday’s council meeting. Ms. Waner resigned her seat on the day before Thanksgiving because she’s moving to a new home outside her ward.
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