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Monday, August 27, 2012  Members of the Columbia Hospitality Association said a 3% lodging tax increase would reduce Columbia’s competitive edge in the hotel business.

Saturday, August 18, 2012  Columbia city leaders met Saturday to kick off their detailed conversations about next year’s city budget.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012  Disabled utility customer Linda Schinkel is on a fixed income and says she can’t afford higher utility bills.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Mayor Bob McDavid and City Manager Mike Matthes gave a special thank you to those who have volunteered with the City of Columbia during 2011.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  City Manager Mike Matthes said he fired Columbia Emergency Management Director Zim Schwartze as part of a plan to save millions of dollars in budget revenue.

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Columbia City Manager Mike Matthes said not all members of the Columbia Police Department are calling for Chief Ken Burton’s resignation.

Friday, April 20, 2012  Columbia's city manager has laid out a set of recommendations for the police department after a February report gave a less than favorable review.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Consultant's report criticizes the Columbia Police Department.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  Budget constraints led Columbia city officials to eliminate their assistant city manager. Paula Hertwig Hopkins’ position is being eliminated.