The Mayor joins David to preview the first Columbia City Council meeting of 2026. Setting priorities for the year ahead, with a focus on public safety, affordable housing and city employees. An update on the city’s DIVERT program as well.

The Mayor joins David to preview the first Columbia City Council meeting of 2026. Setting priorities for the year ahead, with a focus on public safety, affordable housing and city employees. An update on the city&rsquo;s DIVERT program as well.

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Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Setting 2026 Priorities

This evening the City Council considers a contract with American Airlines to authorize flights to Charlotte. Mayor Buffaloe previews tonight’s agenda, which also includes consideration of several improvements to Columbia Regional Airport. Amendments to define zoning restrictions on data centers will also be introduced.

This evening the City Council considers a contract with American Airlines to authorize flights to Charlotte. Mayor Buffaloe previews tonight&rsquo;s agenda, which also includes consideration of several improvements to Columbia Regional Airport. Amendments to define zoning restrictions on data centers will also be introduced.

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Charlotte Flights-Data Centers-Pay Raises

A look at Monday’s CPS Board meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jeff Klein and member Erica Dickson. Expanding the school resource officer program, a changing landscape for district grants and investments, and details about the “Portrait of a Graduate” program.

A look at Monday&rsquo;s CPS Board meeting with Superintendent Dr. Jeff Klein and member Erica Dickson. Expanding the school resource officer program, a changing landscape for district grants and investments, and details about the &ldquo;Portrait of a Graduate&rdquo; program.

CPS - SRO - Portrait of a Graduate Program

The status of a dedicated downtown unit, Policing TrueFalse, and placing unarmed “security advisors” in the District are addressed in this informative talk with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude.

The status of a dedicated downtown unit, Policing TrueFalse, and placing unarmed &ldquo;security advisors&rdquo; in the District are addressed in this informative talk with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude.

Mayor Barbara Buffaloe - Setting 2026 Priorities

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