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New Columbia city council members to be sworn-in on Friday

April 13, 2023 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia’s two newest council members will be sworn-in Friday afternoon during a special meeting at city hall.

First ward Councilman-elect Nick Knoth and Fifth ward councilman-elect Donald Waterman will be given the oath of office during the 5:30 meeting, which is open to the public. The first ward takes in downtown, and the fifth ward is in southwest Columbia. Outgoing council members Pat Fowler and Matt Pitzer will also speak. They did not seek re-election.

A mayor pro tem will also be appointed tomorrow.

The council will also declare the results of last week’s election, including the election to impose an additional sales tax of three percent on the retail sale of recreational marijuana.

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, Columbia fifth ward councilman Matt Pitzer, Columbia fifth ward councilman-elect Donald Waterman, Columbia First Ward Councilman-Elect Nick Knoth, Columbia First Ward Councilwoman Pat Fowler, Columbia mayor pro tem, Homepage, Mid-Missouri News, post to twitter, Syndicated

Pitzer touts Columbia public safety additions, Nifong improvement project

October 26, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia’s major Nifong project included numerous overlay, sidewalk and island improvements between Providence and Forum (2021 file photo courtesy of Columbia city spokeswoman Sydney Olsen)

Columbia’s outgoing fifth ward councilman says his ward is best served by fresh ideas next year.

Councilman Matt Pitzer is finishing his second three-year term. He campaigned in 2017 and again in 2020 on infrastructure and public safety priorities. During his six years on the council, 38 new positions have been added to the Columbia Police Department, along with 22 new firefighters.

“You know I just look at it and I say okay, what does the future hold? And I just think that this form of government that we have it works best when you have this new influx of new ideas and new energy coming in,” Pitzer says.

Councilman Pitzer says he’s proud he secured $15-million in infrastructure improvements in his fast-growing ward in the past six years. One of his top priorities has been Nifong Boulevard’s expansion, which was completed in 2021.

“I’m through there multiple times everyday and I think about that a lot. I can’t even believe that this used to be a two-lane road through here, with how much traffic and how many people are going through there every single day,” says Pitzer.

The Nifong project included numerous overlay, sidewalk and island improvements between Providence and Forum, including the area near Walgreens and Boone Hospital’s Nifong Medical Plaza.

You can hear the full “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” interview with Councilman Pitzer here.

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, Boone Hospital's Nifong Medical Plaza, Columbia fifth ward councilman Matt Pitzer, Columbia Fire Department, Columbia Police Department, Columbia's fifth ward, Columbia's Nifong Boulevard, Columbia's Walgreens at Nifong and Forum, Homepage, Mid-Missouri News, post to twitter, Syndicated

Columbia city hall security upgrade expected to be approved by city council

August 12, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia’s city council is set to vote Monday evening on a proposal aimed at protecting city hall reception desk employees. City officials say there’s been an increase in safety concerns for those first floor employees. Fifth ward councilman Matt Pitzer tells “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that he supports the $75,000 project. “So there is that reception …

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, amplified sound speaker, ballistic glass barrier, Columbia city hall front desk security concerns, Columbia fifth ward councilman Matt Pitzer, Columbia's City Council, exit door, Homepage, Mid-Missouri News, post to twitter, Syndicated

Columbia city hall security upgrade expected to be approved by city council

August 12, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia’s city council is set to vote Monday evening on a proposal aimed at protecting city hall reception desk employees. City officials say there’s been an increase in safety concerns for those first floor employees. Fifth ward councilman Matt Pitzer tells “Wake Up Mid-Missouri” that he supports the $75,000 project. “So there is that reception …

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, amplified sound speaker, ballistic glass barrier, Columbia city hall front desk security concerns, Columbia fifth ward councilman Matt Pitzer, Columbia's City Council, exit door, Homepage, Mid-Missouri News, post to twitter, Syndicated

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