07/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/02/2026 08:37
600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2, 2026
CONTACT: Brian McNeill
Public Information Specialist
Columbia Police Department
City of Columbia
573.825.4022
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The Columbia Police Department and Columbia Fire Department invite community members to attend a presentation about the proposed Public Safety Sales Tax that will be on the ballot on the Aug. 4 city election.
Representatives of Columbia Police, Columbia Fire and City Council will present information about the 1% tax, followed by a Q&A session.
Please join us at one of the following events:
Ward 1
6-7 p.m. July 16
Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department, 1005 W. Worley St.
Ward 2
9-10 a.m. July 10
Molly Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center, 1204 International Drive
Ward 3
1-2 p.m. July 13
American Legion Building, 3669 Legion Lane
Ward 4
10-11 a.m. July 17
Daniel Boone Regional Library, 100 W. Broadway
Ward 5
Noon-1 p.m. July 15
Thornbrook Clubhouse, 4300 Thornbrook Terrace
Ward 6
7-8 p.m. July 9
Sports Fieldhouse, 4251 Philips Farm Road
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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