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City Manager De’Carlon Seewood

The City of Columbia held the monthly Let’s Talk Local discussion on May 14 at the Benton Elementary School cafeteria, 1410 Hinkson Ave. This month’s discussion was hosted by Ward 3 Council Member Jacque Sample and centered on the feature topic of the City’s new Office of Violence Prevention. The office’s administrator, D’Markus Thomas-Brown, gave details about the role the office will play in working with law enforcement and community partners to address community violence. (A pdf file of his presentation slides is available under the Documents tab on the right side of this page.)

We appreciate the passion and solution-oriented feedback given by those in attendance. Collaboration with community members is essential to the success of this office.

Future event dates and details will be posted here as they are scheduled. Please click the "Follow Project" tab to receive an email update. Also leave any questions or comments for our Council members below!

Background info:

The City of Columbia, alongside Council members, is hosting “Let’s Talk Local,” a monthly gathering held by one of the City’s Council members in their respective wards. This is a great opportunity for you to engage in meaningful dialogue with your fellow residents and elected council members, share your thoughts and learn about the issues that matter most to you. All residents are welcome to attend any event, regardless of what Ward you live in.

Each month, the hosting Council member will choose a topic important to residents. City staff will give a short presentation and answer questions related to that topic. Following that, we can discuss anything of interest to the group. As events are scheduled, details will be posted here, along with the focus topic for that month.

Your voice is vital to shaping our community’s future, and we encourage you to come, participate and connect with your neighbors. Together, we can address the concerns that matter most and work toward making our community the best it can be.

The City of Columbia held the monthly Let’s Talk Local discussion on May 14 at the Benton Elementary School cafeteria, 1410 Hinkson Ave. This month’s discussion was hosted by Ward 3 Council Member Jacque Sample and centered on the feature topic of the City’s new Office of Violence Prevention. The office’s administrator, D’Markus Thomas-Brown, gave details about the role the office will play in working with law enforcement and community partners to address community violence. (A pdf file of his presentation slides is available under the Documents tab on the right side of this page.)

We appreciate the passion and solution-oriented feedback given by those in attendance. Collaboration with community members is essential to the success of this office.

Future event dates and details will be posted here as they are scheduled. Please click the "Follow Project" tab to receive an email update. Also leave any questions or comments for our Council members below!

Background info:

The City of Columbia, alongside Council members, is hosting “Let’s Talk Local,” a monthly gathering held by one of the City’s Council members in their respective wards. This is a great opportunity for you to engage in meaningful dialogue with your fellow residents and elected council members, share your thoughts and learn about the issues that matter most to you. All residents are welcome to attend any event, regardless of what Ward you live in.

Each month, the hosting Council member will choose a topic important to residents. City staff will give a short presentation and answer questions related to that topic. Following that, we can discuss anything of interest to the group. As events are scheduled, details will be posted here, along with the focus topic for that month.

Your voice is vital to shaping our community’s future, and we encourage you to come, participate and connect with your neighbors. Together, we can address the concerns that matter most and work toward making our community the best it can be.

Questions for City Council

Write any questions for City Council.  If time allows, these will be answered at the Let's Talk Local.  Following that event, answers will be posted here as well.

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  • Share Where can I put a request in to get speed bumps on my street? I live on demaret and people are constantly speeding through here. There are a lot of kids on this street and just this morning someone sped past a group (including 2 of my own) of kids waiting for the bus. As well as someone just wrecked right in front of my house not too long ago because they were speeding It's getting ridiculous on Facebook Share Where can I put a request in to get speed bumps on my street? I live on demaret and people are constantly speeding through here. There are a lot of kids on this street and just this morning someone sped past a group (including 2 of my own) of kids waiting for the bus. As well as someone just wrecked right in front of my house not too long ago because they were speeding It's getting ridiculous on Twitter Share Where can I put a request in to get speed bumps on my street? I live on demaret and people are constantly speeding through here. There are a lot of kids on this street and just this morning someone sped past a group (including 2 of my own) of kids waiting for the bus. As well as someone just wrecked right in front of my house not too long ago because they were speeding It's getting ridiculous on Linkedin Email Where can I put a request in to get speed bumps on my street? I live on demaret and people are constantly speeding through here. There are a lot of kids on this street and just this morning someone sped past a group (including 2 of my own) of kids waiting for the bus. As well as someone just wrecked right in front of my house not too long ago because they were speeding It's getting ridiculous link

    Where can I put a request in to get speed bumps on my street? I live on demaret and people are constantly speeding through here. There are a lot of kids on this street and just this morning someone sped past a group (including 2 of my own) of kids waiting for the bus. As well as someone just wrecked right in front of my house not too long ago because they were speeding It's getting ridiculous

    Jessica c asked about 11 hours ago

    Thank you for alerting us to this concern!  This link will take you to a document that explains our traffic management process: https://www.como.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Neighborhood-Traffic-Management-Program-2016-Revisions.pdf

    To get the ball rolling, print pages 14-17 of that document, which is a petition that you can have signed by at least 10 residents (limit two per household) who would like to see some form of traffic calming on your street. Once you have those 10 signatures, either email the form to PubW@CoMo.gov, bring it to City Hall, or mail it to City of Columbia Public Works, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia MO 65201. Traffic engineers with Public Works will contact you back and perform a traffic study with their recommendations.

    Please reach out directly to our Public Works staff if you have additional questions or need more information. Contact John Ogan at John.Ogan@como.gov or 573.239.1837.

  • Share Has noise/sound reduction been included in the budget for the widening of I70 through Columbia? Both sides of the interstate should have this from the I70-63 interchange to Sorrels overpass. This would improve the quality of life especially for the homes and businesses along this corridor. You can hear the interstate noise a half mile away. Ken Meyer on Facebook Share Has noise/sound reduction been included in the budget for the widening of I70 through Columbia? Both sides of the interstate should have this from the I70-63 interchange to Sorrels overpass. This would improve the quality of life especially for the homes and businesses along this corridor. You can hear the interstate noise a half mile away. Ken Meyer on Twitter Share Has noise/sound reduction been included in the budget for the widening of I70 through Columbia? Both sides of the interstate should have this from the I70-63 interchange to Sorrels overpass. This would improve the quality of life especially for the homes and businesses along this corridor. You can hear the interstate noise a half mile away. Ken Meyer on Linkedin Email Has noise/sound reduction been included in the budget for the widening of I70 through Columbia? Both sides of the interstate should have this from the I70-63 interchange to Sorrels overpass. This would improve the quality of life especially for the homes and businesses along this corridor. You can hear the interstate noise a half mile away. Ken Meyer link

    Has noise/sound reduction been included in the budget for the widening of I70 through Columbia? Both sides of the interstate should have this from the I70-63 interchange to Sorrels overpass. This would improve the quality of life especially for the homes and businesses along this corridor. You can hear the interstate noise a half mile away. Ken Meyer

    PILOT asked 13 days ago

    Thank you for your question!  

    We unfortunately do not have any specific details about this.  The I-70 project is overseen by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODoT), not the City of Columbia.  Their Communications Manager is Marcia Johnson.  I'm sure Marcia would be able to help answer any questions you have about this project as it moves forward. Her email is Marcia.Johnson@modot.mo.gov.


  • Share Why do you allow panhandling near schools? Prohibit panhandling near schools to protect our children and our teen drivers. Why do you not enforce laws on vagrancy? Loitering? Public drug use and intoxication? Indecent exposure? You should be protecting your law abiding, tax paying, citizens and business owners by enforcing laws against the vagrants committing crimes. on Facebook Share Why do you allow panhandling near schools? Prohibit panhandling near schools to protect our children and our teen drivers. Why do you not enforce laws on vagrancy? Loitering? Public drug use and intoxication? Indecent exposure? You should be protecting your law abiding, tax paying, citizens and business owners by enforcing laws against the vagrants committing crimes. on Twitter Share Why do you allow panhandling near schools? Prohibit panhandling near schools to protect our children and our teen drivers. Why do you not enforce laws on vagrancy? Loitering? Public drug use and intoxication? Indecent exposure? You should be protecting your law abiding, tax paying, citizens and business owners by enforcing laws against the vagrants committing crimes. on Linkedin Email Why do you allow panhandling near schools? Prohibit panhandling near schools to protect our children and our teen drivers. Why do you not enforce laws on vagrancy? Loitering? Public drug use and intoxication? Indecent exposure? You should be protecting your law abiding, tax paying, citizens and business owners by enforcing laws against the vagrants committing crimes. link

    Why do you allow panhandling near schools? Prohibit panhandling near schools to protect our children and our teen drivers. Why do you not enforce laws on vagrancy? Loitering? Public drug use and intoxication? Indecent exposure? You should be protecting your law abiding, tax paying, citizens and business owners by enforcing laws against the vagrants committing crimes.

    J45 asked 4 days ago

    Panhandling is not against the law, if it is done safely.  Panhandling is considered a form of free speech and is protected under the First Amendment.  Panhandling that is threatening or obstructs traffic is illegal.  If you witness either of these instances, please report it immediately and our staff will respond.   If you witness something that seems dangerous or suspicious, please call 911.  For issues that are non-emergency, dial 311.  

    We rely on residents to report issues.  You also can use our online reporting tool to report issues like code violations, potholes, and encampments:  https://www.como.gov/city-managers-office/report-an-issue/

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