Monday (August 15) evening will be your first opportunity to testify about the Columbia city manager’s proposed $506-million proposed budget. De’Carlon Seewood’s budget proposes contracting with a provider to use a location for the homeless other than the Wabash station. “We’re still trying to determine. But we know that we’ll be working with RATI (Room …
Downtown Columbia business owners say Wabash station is not appropriate for sheltering
Columbia’s city council has heard a detailed report about safety and security concerns regarding the homeless and the Wabash bus station downtown. The Wabash is located at 126 North Tenth, near numerous businesses and eating establishments. The Downtown Community Improvement District says the Wabash is “not an acceptable place for long-term camping and sheltering,” and …