City of Columbia, MO

01/22/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2026 13:09

Let's Talk Local discussion for Ward 1 postponed due to potential winter weather

P.O. BOX 6015 COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 22, 2026

CONTACT: Sydney Olsen
Engagement and Public Communications Manager
City of Columbia
City Manager's Office
573.874.7438
[email protected]

Let's Talk Local discussion for Ward 1 postponed due to potential winter weather

(COLUMBIA, MO)- The City of Columbia has postponed the Let's Talk Local discussion with Ward 1 Council Member Valerie Carroll originally scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25 due to potential winter weather.

An updated time and location will be provided once the event has been rescheduled. A link to the new registration form will be available at that time as well.

Let's Talk Local events are held monthly. This discussion will focus on how to develop strong neighborhood communities. City staff will also be present to answer questions. These meetings are open to all residents from any ward. Refreshments will be provided.

Residents are encouraged to bring questions to the event or submit them in advance on BeHeard.CoMo.gov/ask-city-council. Council members and City staff will try to answer these as time allows at the meeting. Answers to questions submitted online will also be posted on BeHeard following the meeting.

Residents can find which ward they reside in at CoMo.gov/boards/city-council/wards-map/.

Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email [email protected]. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted meeting date as possible.


City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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