Mayor Steve Benjamin Delivers Final State of the City Address |
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Mayor Steve Benjamin gave his final State of the City Address on the evening of February 16, 2021 from the City Council Chambers. He expressed his gratitude and thanks to his team and the City of Columbia. Mayor Benjamin also thanked the city as a whole in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for a job well done, encouraging all to continuing to practice social distance, as we continue to strive for better days in the face of adversity.
The full recording of the 2021 State of the City Address can be viewed below in the 'City Video Hub' section of March City News.
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March is Women's History Month |
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March is Women's History Month- an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Since 1995, the month of March commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
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Local Reporter Honored for Profile Featuring City Manager |
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Chris Trainor, Columbia Reporter |
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Teresa Wilson, City Manager |
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Writer and Columnist Chris Trainor has received a first place win in the annual South Carolina Press Association Awards for an article he composed on City Manager Teresa Wilson highlighting her guidance on efficiently leading the City of Columbia through crisis times. See More.
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Banners Placed on City Hall for National Wear Red Day |
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The City of Columbia recognized National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 5, 2021. Go Red banners were placed on City Hall in recognition, and to honor and support women affected by heart disease, which is the number one killer of women. |
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February is Heart Health Awareness Month. On the first Friday of the month each year, the American Heart Association encourages all across the nation to join in together and further raise awareness by wearing red in recognition of National Wear Red Day. Many of our City employees participated and as digital partners by sharing photos of themselves and their coworkers wearing red. See More
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City Manager Teresa Wilson was wearing red while in work mode during an interview. |
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George Bryan, Jason Manchee, Ashley Gallentine, Megan Leitner, Dee Dee Crisostomo, and Rebecca Barnhardt from Columbia Water and Wastewater Management |
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Marie Jennings, Community Safety Officer from Special Operations. |
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Veronica Walker, Constituent Services Liaison in the Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department |
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Wilfred Roach, CRFD Staffing Officer |
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Leshia Utsey, Director of the Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department. |
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Meredith Horry-Shabazz, Johnathon Bevenue, and Bridget Cunningham from Columbia-Richland 911 Communications |
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(From left: CRFD Volunteer Coordinator William Broscious, Assist Chief of Administration Mickey Folsom, Fire Accounting Technician Kem Williams, CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins, Assistant Chief of Professional Services Jamie Helms & Assistant Chief of Operations Christopher Kip) |
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City of Columbia Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department launches microsite to raise awareness about PR Operations in the City |
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The City of Columbia Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department is excited to announce the new release of our public relations microsite.
The public relations website serves as the communications hub for city information and PR materials. Communication tools will include special projects happening within the City, public announcements featuring City leaders and staff, our city publications to stay updated with COVID-19 updates, latest news, photos from recent events and more.
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The South Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association recognized Columbia Compass: Envision 2036 at their 2021 Winter Planning Conference, awarding the plan and planning process an Honorable Mention in the category of 2020 Outstanding Planning Project – Innovative Use of Technology. See More
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City Councilman Will Brennan Appointed to the Comet Board of Directors |
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The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) announces the appointment, by the City of Columbia, of Will Brennan to its Board of Directors.
Brennan represents District 3 on Columbia City Council and grew up in the Shandon neighborhood in Columbia. He currently resides in the Hollywood-Rosehill neighborhood with his wife, Lauren, and their daughter, Thompson, and son, Joseph.
Brennan owns Brennan Works, a design and construction company and serves as director of Project Management and Project Development. His responsibilities include design coordination, construction management, and owner representation. See More.
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Advertisement of Vacancies on Various Boards and Commissions
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. See More.
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The Color of Law Virtual Sessions Now on City YouTube Channel
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CITY OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AGENDA
March 4, 2020 – 4:00 PM
In the interest of public health and as authorized by City Council, the City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a virtual meeting using video conferencing technology. Accordingly, members of the public and/or media who want to observe the meetings may do so remotely by streaming the meetings through CityTV accessed at this link. Members of the Board will have the ability to remotely participate in voting and operational procedures via telephone or other means of electronic communication. The public may submit letters and statements via email to cocboardmeeting@columbiasc.gov either in advance of or during the meeting as that account will be monitored during the meetings. Please be sure to include your name and the case information, such as address and request. Virtual Public Participation: The public may join the virtual meeting on the web at https://publicinput.com/COCBOZA-February Public Participation via Telephone: The public has the ability to listen to audio and participate in the meeting via telephone. You may call 855-925-2801. When prompted, please enter the meeting code: 2775 Please press *1 to listen and remain on the line. If you wish to be placed in queue to speak on the live feed, please wait until your case is called and press *3. If unable to remain on the line for the meeting, you can press *2 to record a voice message to be read by staff into the record. If leaving recorded message, please speak clearly and state your name and case information. Please continue to monitor www.columbiasc.gov for any additional information. Questions can be directed to Zoning at 803-545-3333 and/or zoning@columbiasc.gov
To view the meeting agenda, visit the website here.
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*All meetings will be virtual and can be viewed via live stream on the City's YouTube channel.
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March 1, 2021
Planning Commission Meeting
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, March 1st, 2021 at 5:15 p.m.
March 2, 2021
City Council Meeting
In the interest of public health, the Columbia City Council will conduct a virtual meeting using video conferencing technology on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
March 4, 2021
Board of Zoning Appeals
In the interest of public health and authorized by City Council Ordinance 2020-032, the City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a virtual meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
March 9, 2021
Affordable Housing Task Force Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
March 11, 2021
Design/Development Review Commission
In the interest of public health and authorized by City Council Ordinance 2020-032, the City of Columbia Design/Development Review Commission will conduct a virtual meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
March 15, 2021
Bull St Commission Virtual Meeting TBA
March 16, 2021
City Council Meeting
In the interest of public health, the Columbia City Council will conduct a virtual meeting using video conferencing technology on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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Mayor Steve Benjamin's 2021 State of the City Address-
February 16, 2021
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Weekly City Updates | March 2021 |
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