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 sales tax extension opponent appears on “Wake Up Columbia”
Columbia voters will cast ballots in November on a one-eighth cent park sales tax extension. Earlier this month, supporters of the proposal appeared on “Wake Up Columbia.” While there is no organized opposition to the measure, Columbia resident Steve Spellman is opposed to it. Spellman joined “Wake Up Columbia” this morning:
Griggs outlines November Columbia park sales tax extension ballot measure
Columbia voters will head to the polls in November to cast ballots on a one-eighth cent park sales tax extension. The tax was first approved by voters in 2000. Columbia parks director Mike Griggs tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” that a developer wanted to drain Stephens Lake in 2000 and built apartments at …
Columbia’s heritage and craft show is throwback to different era
A few-thousand people are expected to attend this weekend’s 43rd annual heritage festival and craft show at Columbia’s Nifong Park, which is near Grindstone Parkway. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10 am until 5, and features reenactors, a handmade craft show and artisans dressed in 19th century attire. Columbia Parks and Recreation …
Detailed list of planned park projected approved by Columbia’s City Council
Columbia’s City Council has voted to support a resolution approving a list of projects expected to be funded, if voters approve a park sales tax extension in November. The city council met Tuesday night at City Hall, since Monday was Labor Day. Columbia officials project the one-eighth cent park tax extension would generate $30.9 million …
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