City of Columbia, MO

02/16/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/16/2026 10:07

City of Columbia reschedules Let’s Talk Local discussion for Ward 1 to Feb. 23

The City of Columbia has rescheduled the Ward 1 Let's Talk Local discussion to Feb. 23 from 6:30-8 p.m. at West Boulevard Elementary, 319 West Boulevard North. The City previously scheduled this event for Jan. 25. However, City staff canceled it due to winter weather.

This discussion will feature Ward 1 Council Member Valerie Carroll, who will focus on developing strong neighborhood communities. City staff will also be present to answer questions.

Residents are encouraged to bring questions to the event or submit them 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. Staff will post answers to questions submitted on the BeHeard website following the meeting.

  • These meetings are open to all residents from any ward.
  • Refreshments will be provided.
  • The City is asking attendees to register using the Let's Talk Local: Ward 1 form.
  • Residents can find which ward they reside in by viewing the City's Wards Map page.

Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For disability-related accommodation requests, 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.

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