City of Columbia to host Let’s Talk Local discussion for Ward 2

The City of Columbia is hosting its monthly Let's Talk Local discussion from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Molly Thomas Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Drive.

This discussion will feature Ward 2 Council Member Vera Elwood and will focus on the mission of the Office of Violence Prevention. D'Markus Thomas-Brown, administrator of the office, will provide a presentation on steps the City is taking to address community violence.

Bring your questions to the event or submit in advance on the BeHeard Ask City Council page. Council members and City staff will try to answer these as time allows at the meeting. City staff will post answers to questions submitted online on BeHeard following the meeting.

These meetings are open to all residents from any ward. Refreshments will be provided. The City is asking attendees to register by completing the Let's Talk Local: Ward 2 Registration Form.

Residents can find which ward they reside in by visiting the Wards Map page.

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]. 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.