Quality Drywall Construction owner Connie Leipard is seeking the GOP nomination for Boone County presiding commissioner. If elected, she plans to focus on ARPA funding and broadband expansion as well as public safety. Ms. Leipard joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”, saying the bedrock of our community is infrastructure and public …
Columbia use tax dollars to fund police, fire and infrastructure projects
Columbia’s city manager says April’s voter-approved use tax measure will bring millions of dollars in crucial new annual revenue to the city. De’Carlon Seewood says the city is being impacted by inflation and supply shortages, and that the use tax money is critical. “This two percent tax on out-of-state purchases will help fund essential city services …
Missouri’s governor to meet with Columbia’s police chief at the Capitol
Columbia’s police chief will travel to Jefferson City on Monday afternoon to discuss public safety with Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The governor’s spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, tells 939 the Eagle that this afternoon’s meeting will take place at the State Capitol. It will be a closed meeting. Governor Parson and Chief Jones will also discuss solutions …
Columbia’s mayor-elect focusing on 24/7 shelter and housing needs
Columbia voters have elected former city sustainability manager Barbara Buffaloe as the next mayor. She received 8,528 votes, beating businessman Randy Minchew, who had 7,728 votes. Columbia school board member David Seamon came in third with 2,930 votes. Mayor-elect Buffaloe campaigned on investing in our community and resourcing community partners with proven track records. Mr. …
(AUDIO): Columbia mayoral candidate Tanya Heath appears on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Columbia”
Hickman and Mizzou graduate Tanya Heath is running for mayor of Columbia. Her platform is common sense and collaborative solutions to strengthen the future of businesses and neighborhoods. Ms. Heath joined “Wake Up Columbia” this morning to discuss her run and her priorities. We also discussed roll carts and workers compensation issues for Columbia garbage …