Comobuz.com publisher Mike Murphy says the Columbia city council’s 4-3 vote against the FUSUS camera system came with a call for change in the city’s approach to violent crime. Mr. Murphy joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table.” They discussed FUSUS in-detail, as well as the council. Murphy says First Ward Councilwoman Pat Fowler is now the de facto leader of the council. They also discussed Columbia’s utility woes and trash collection, specifically the requirement for using city logo bags and the possibility of roll carts next year:
Columbia councilwoman says roll cart repeal vote puts city in the 21st century
A Columbia councilwoman who voted to repeal the city’s ban on roll carts says the decision provides more options for trash collection. Sixth ward councilwoman Betsy Peters spoke on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia.” “So we voted to repeal that ordinance. So now we can look at all of the different trash options that we …
Residential roll cart issue to take center stage at Monday’s Columbia city council meeting
Columbia’s city council must take action tonight (Monday) on a successful initiative petition to repeal the city’s prohibition on the use of residential roll carts. City clerk Sheela Amin has certified that the petition from resident Rachel Proffitt contains a sufficient number of valid signatures of registered voters. Under the city charter, the council can …
Columbia approves new job title position aimed at improving trash collection reliability
Columbia’s city council is hopeful that Monday night’s vote to add a full-time position for solid waste packers will help make trash collection operations more reliable. The council has voted to approve adding a new job title called solid waste packer, and multiple people could be hired. Those hired would be eligible to receive all …
