City Council Passes Mask Ordinance Effective Date was June 26
Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council passed a mask ordinance that requires facial coverings or masks shall be required in public places within the City to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19.

The ordinance was effective as of 6:00 a.m., Friday June 26, 2020.
Messages from Columbia City Council Members
Watch the three videos below from Councilman Duvall, Councilwoman Devine, and Mayor Steve Benjamin about COVID-19 updates, and ways you can help stay healthy and safe!
Planning Commission | Monday, July 13, 2020
 
In the interest of public health and authorized by City Council Ordinance 2020-032, the City of Columbia Planning Commission will conduct a virtual meeting on Monday, July 13th, 2020 at 5:15 p.m.

Members of the public and/or media who want to observe the meetings may do so remotely, by
 
2.       E-Mail: Submit letters and statements to COCBoardMeeting@ColumbiaSC.gov leading up to and/or during the meeting.
3.       Phone: Call 855-925-2801 . When prompted, please enter the meeting code: 9296 . 
1.      (star one) *1 will allow you to listen
2.      (star two) *2 will allow you to record a voice mail message that will be read into the record.
3.      (star three) *3 will allow a participant to be placed in a queue, so they may speak live when prompted
 
As this is an ever-evolving situation, please continue to monitor www.columbiasc.gov for additional information.
 
Questions can be directed to Zoning by calling (803) 545-3333 or by e-mailing John.Fellows@ColumbiaSC.gov . For additional information, please visit our website at www.columbiasc.net/planning-boards-commissions .
A Resilient Columbia Message from Mayor Steve Benjamin
Follow these easy steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

 1.        Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

2.        If soap and warm water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

3.        Clean surfaces frequently with disinfecting supplies (telephones, keyboards, copiers, printers, desks, etc.)

4.        Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other individuals

5.        Do no gather in crowds and groups.
6.        Maximize social distancing among co-workers and the public.

Remember, Safety Starts with an “S” but it begins with “YOU”.
Let’s continue to unite and fight the spread of the Coronavirus. 
Columbia City Council

Stephen K. Benjamin
Mayor
Sam Davis
Councilman District I
Tameika Isaac Devine
Councilwoman At-Large
Howard E. Duvall, Jr.
Councilman At-Large
Edward H. McDowell, Jr.
Councilman District II
Daniel J. Rickenmann
Councilman District IV
Will Brennan
Councilman District III
Teresa Wilson
City Manager