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(AUDIO): Columbia Councilman Matt Pitzer discusses his re-election decision on 939 the Eagle

October 25, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Fifth ward Columbia city councilman Matt Pitzer announced this week that he will not seek re-election in April. Councilman Pitzer outlined his decision on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri,” telling listeners he’s delivered on his promises regarding public safety and infrastructure. He also explained the long hours it takes to serve on the council and the impact that has on families:

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", Columbia fifth ward city councilman Matt Pitzer, Homepage, infrastructure, Mid-Missouri News, post to twitter, public safety, Syndicated

Columbia’s city council to vote on proposed budget tonight

September 19, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood delivers his first state of the city address on June 2, 2022 at city hall (file photo courtesy of city of Columbia Facebook page)

Monday night is your final opportunity to testify about the Columbia city manager’s proposed $506-million budget. The council will hold their third and final public hearing on the budget this evening at 7,  before they vote on it.

City manager De’Carlon Seewood is proposing a four percent across-the-board pay raise for city employees, along with a one percent increase for top performers. Mr. Seewood tells 939 the Eagle that the pay raises are critical for recruitment and retention. The city has about 1,500 employees, which includes about 200 vacancies.

Mr. Seewood’s proposed budget has a strong emphasis on public safety and fire protection. It includes funding for construction of a new fire station near Scott Boulevard and Route K in southwest Columbia, along with money for 12 new firefighters to staff the station. Seewood tells 939 the Eagle that the southern part of Columbia is the fastest-growing part of town. Fire chief Randy White says the land has been obtained. Mr. Seewood’s proposed budget also increases staffing for Columbia Police, including money for a new police sergeant, a crime scene investigator and three airport safety officers.

Mr. Seewood also wants to spend $200,000 to study the city’s GoCOMO bus system. He wants to see the bus system expand to parts of Columbia that it’s not currently serving.

The council must take action tonight, because the city’s fiscal year begins on October 1.

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood, Columbia fire chief Randy White, Columbia's City Council, Columbia's GoCOMO bus system, Columbia's proposed $506-million budget, fire protection, Homepage, Mid-Missouri News, new fire station near Columbia's Scott Boulevard and Route K, pay for Columbia's city employees, post to twitter, public safety, Syndicated

Columbia’s city council plans Monday public hearing on proposed $506-million budget

August 15, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

You’ll have your first chance tonight (Monday) to testify about Columbia city manager De’Carlon Seewood’s proposed $506-million budget. City employee pay is one of Mr. Seewood’s top priorities. His budget blueprint includes a four percent across-the-board pay raise for city employees, along with a one percent increase for top performers. “You know this public hearing …

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, city employee pay, city manager De'Carlon Seewood, Columbia city manager Seewood's proposed $506-million budget, Columbia Police staffing, Columbia's City Council, Homepage, infrastructure, Mid-Missouri News, new Columbia fire station near Scott Boulevard and Route K, post to twitter, public safety, Syndicated

Seewood: 75 percent of Columbia’s general fund is for public safety, under proposed budget

August 10, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Funding for a new fire station in fast-growing southwest Columbia is included in the city manager’s proposed budget, which is now before the city council. Columbia fire chief Randy White says the land has been obtained. “The fire station that’s going to be located in the (Columbia’s) southwest is all the way at the bottom …

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood, Columbia fire chief Randy White, Columbia Police, Columbia Regional Airport safety officers, Columbia's general fund, Homepage, Mid-Missouri News, post to twitter, proposed new fire station in southwest Columbia, public safety, Scott Boulevard and Route K in Columbia, Syndicated

Kendrick to face Leipard in Boone County presiding commissioner race; close judicial race

August 3, 2022 By Brian Hauswirth

Boone County’s clerk says about 24 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. About 16,000 of them voted in the Democratic primary, while about 14,000 cast Republican ballots. Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard has defeated James Pounds to win the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. Leipard has campaigned on …

Filed Under: 93.9 The Eagle, Angela Peterson, ARPA funding, Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon, Boone County Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill, contractor James Pounds, former State Rep. Kip Kendrick, Homepage, Kayla Jackson-Williams, Mid-Missouri News, post to twitter, public safety, Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard, Syndicated, Tuesday's primary election

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