Columbia park sales tax extension

Columbia’s city council declares results from park sales tax extension

November 16, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia officials plan major renovations at numerous parks, after voters overwhelmingly approved a sales tax extension this month. Columbia’s city council voted Monday Night to declare the results of the November 2 special election, which extends the one-eighth of one percent local park sales tax. There were 7,203 votes in favor, with 1,761 votes opposed. …

No organized opposition to Columbia park sales tax extension ballot issue

October 21, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

While there is no organized opposition to the November Columbia park sales tax extension ballot measure, one resident is speaking out against it. Steve Spellman tells “Wake Up Columbia” that there are three funding sources for Columbia parks, including general revenue. “The second piece is a permanent park sales tax which is not on the …

(AUDIO): Columbia parks director joins “CEO Round Table” to discuss November park ballot measure and other park issues

October 10, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia voters will cast ballots in November on a one-eighth cent park sales tax extension. The tax was first approved by voters in 2000, after a controversial proposal to build apartments at what is now Stephens Lake park. Columbia parks and recreation director Mike Griggs joined host Fred Parry on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round …

Columbia parks officials outline improvements planned, if sales tax extension is approved

September 7, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia’s City Council could vote Tuesday night on a resolution approving a list of projects expected to be funded, if voters approve a one-eighth cent park sales tax extension in November. Columbia officials project the park tax extension would generate $30.9 million over ten years. Parks officials are proposing major renovation projects at Rainbow Softball …