Boone County’s clerk says about 24 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. About 16,000 of them voted in the Democratic primary, while about 14,000 cast Republican ballots. Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard has defeated James Pounds to win the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. Leipard has campaigned on …
(AUDIO): Boone County GOP presiding commissioner candidate Connie Leipard appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard is seeking the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. If elected, she plans to focus on ARPA funding and broadband expansion as well as public safety. Ms. Leipard joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”, saying the bedrock of our community is infrastructure and public …
Downtown Columbia business owners say Wabash station is not appropriate for sheltering
Columbia’s city council has heard a detailed report about safety and security concerns regarding the homeless and the Wabash bus station downtown. The Wabash is located at 126 North Tenth, near numerous businesses and eating establishments. The Downtown Community Improvement District says the Wabash is “not an acceptable place for long-term camping and sheltering,” and …