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(AUDIO) Columbia’s outgoing mayor reflects on his successes and disappointments in the past six years

April 17, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia’s outgoing mayor is leaving office on Monday afternoon, after serving two terms. Mayor Brian Treece tells 939 the Eagle that in his six years, he’s most proud of a change in attitude to have a government and an economy that works for everyone. “We put the brakes on downtown development so that our zoning …

Legislation to repeal Missouri’s gas tax increase has some bipartisan support

February 9, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

A mid-Missouri lawmaker’s bill to repeal the state’s gas tax increase has the support of the House government oversight committee’s GOP chairman and the committee’s top Democrat. State Rep. Sara Walsh (R-Ashland) testified before the committee on Tuesday, saying obtaining a rebate on the gas tax increase is complex. “A mother basically testified, she’s like, …

Skala: Columbia’s next city manager was best candidate for job\

January 4, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia will have its first African-American city manager in history, in about two weeks. The city council unanimously announced the selection of deputy city manager De’Carlon Seewood before Christmas. Third ward city councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Karl Skala highlights the importance of the council’s unanimous support. “We thought it was important after going through all …

Columbia’s first African-American city manager receives high praise from Mayor Treece and council; choice was unanimous

December 20, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia will soon have its first African-American city manager. After a national search, the city council Monday afternoon named deputy city manager De’Carlon Seewood as the next city manager. Mr. Seewood has been deputy since 2019 and has also worked in Fulton, Ferguson and in Osage Beach. He tells 939 the Eagle that the city …