Missouri’s governor signed Senate Bill 190 into law in 2023, 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. Missouri counties can put the new measure in place by ordinance or by voter approval. State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, saying she’s displeased with the Boone County commission’s announcement for an April election on the issue, particularly the word “certain” rather than “all”. She tells listeners that she’s still gathering signatures to try to place the issue on the August or November ballot, a measure that she says would freeze all taxing entities. Representative Toalson Reisch says seniors on fixed incomes in Boone County need this protection. She also weighed in on the removal of three GOP committee chairmen yesterday by Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia). Representative Toalson Reisch says both sides need to lock themselves into a room until they can work it out. And while she didn’t name names, she tells listeners there are Missouri GOP House and Senate members who don’t talk or vote like Republicans:
(LISTEN): Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy discusses transparency on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
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 hour on Saturday morning’s “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Murphy tells listeners that he rates the Columbia city council, Boone County Commission, Columbia school board and Boone Hospital trustees “all pretty bad” when it comes to transparency. Mr. Murphy praises UM System President Dr. Mun Choi, who’s in his seventh year. Murphy describes President Choi as incredible. The issue of homelessness also was discussed in-detail on the program. Mr. Murphy says Columbia needs a comprehensive homeless policy and is concerned about the proposed location of a new Columbia homeless shelter near the Business Loop. Murphy notes there’s a lack of crosswalks and sidewalks in that area, which is near the city’s power plant. Mr. Parry, a former Boone County commissioner, says Columbia is not far from Seattle or San Francisco when it comes to the homeless. Mr. Parry tells listeners that homeless residents “moved into” attorney Greg Copeland’s law office in downtown Columbia while he was out of town, destroying the office’s interior with defecation, drugs and needles:
Veteran Boone County Prosecutor will not seek fifth term in November; Knight strongly considering a run for judge
Boone County’s longtime prosecutor has announced that he will not seek re-election in November. Dan Knight, who was first elected prosecutor in 2006, is finishing his fourth term. He’s proud of his staff and the numerous murder trials he’s prosecuted. He sat down for 25 minutes Monday afternoon with two local news outlets to reflect …
Murals that were removed from Boone County Courthouse heading to a college
Boone County commissioners have voted to move a Sid Larson mural that offended some residents from the courthouse to Columbia College. It’s unclear when the relocation will happen. Commissioners voted 2-0 in October to move the murals to a secure location. Former Boone County Judge Gary Oxenhandler and attorney Rusty Antel asked for the mural’s …
Ashland Veterans Memorial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is Thursday
Sunny skies and perfect fall weather is expected for Thursday morning’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Veteran’s Memorial in Ashland’s city park. Tomorrow morning’s Veterans Day ceremony begins at 8:30, and the public is invited. Boone County Commissioners will be attending, and space is still available for veterans or their loved ones who would like the …