Columbia News

The City of Columbia is currently accepting applications for various boards, commissions, and task forces. Residents are encouraged to participate in local government and represent their community. The deadline for application submission is Friday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. Applications and details about current vacancies can be found on the Board and Commission Vacancies page. For more information, interested parties can call 573.874.7208.

The City Source newsletter for September 2024 highlights several upcoming events and announcements:

- National Customer Service Week will be celebrated from Oct. 7-11.

- The annual Commemorative Poster has been unveiled by the City of Columbia.

- The Columbia Fire Department will commence Fire Prevention Week on Oct. 6.

- Conrad Johnson has been recognized as the featured volunteer for September.

- The Mid-Mo Energy Expo is scheduled for Oct. 12.

- Residents are reminded by the Office of Sustainability not to drain pool water into storm drains.

- Parks and Recreation will host various events throughout the month.

- Public Health and Human Services advises community members to get vaccinated during flu season.

- Public Works continues efforts to preserve Columbia’s pavement.

Additional city services include trash and recycling utilities, customer service billing, parks and recreation programs, public health initiatives, fire department employment opportunities, police services, general billing payments, hazardous waste management, and more.

For further inquiries or to report a problem, residents can contact the City Manager’s Office at 573.874.CITY (2489). TTY services are available through MoRelay at 711.

Columbia's mission is "to serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government," with a vision of being "the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play."

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