04/07/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/07/2026 12:19
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Columbia Housing Authority, in partnership with the City of Columbia Housing and Neighborhood Services, will host a special Fair Housing event at the City Council Chambers located in Columbia City Hall, 701 E. Broadway. This event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The gathering will feature a welcome address by Ward 4 Council Member Nick Foster and a keynote presentation by Professor Rigel Oliveri.
This event serves as a collaborative platform to discuss critical housing issues within the Columbia community.
Professor Rigel Oliveri is a distinguished legal scholar and the James Campbell Smith, Sr. Professor of Law at the University of Missouri. Oliveri is a leading expert in Fair Housing law. Her research and litigation experience focus on housing discrimination, zoning and land use, and the intersection of property rights and social justice. Her extensive background in civil rights advocacy provides her with a profound understanding of the legal frameworks necessary to foster equitable housing opportunities.
April 15, 2026, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Columbia City Hall
701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65205
Contact Danielle Gillcreate new emailat Columbia Housing Authority, 573.443.2556opens phone dialer.
Nick Foster
Ward 4 Council Member
Professor Rigel Oliveri
University of Missouri School of Law
Presented by CHA in partnership with the City of Columbia Housing and Neighborhood Services.