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The Columbia City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 4:03 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and adjourned at 5:02 PM. All council members were present, though Councilor Will Brennan was recorded as absent for votes on the consent agenda and Ordinance 2026-015 (first reading) per the official minutes, despite being marked present at roll call in the transcript. The meeting included recognitions, unanimous approvals of consent items, ordinances, resolutions, appointments, and public comments.
Good afternoon, Mr. Johnson. Here. Mr. Bailey. Present. Mr. Brown. Miss Herbert. Mr. Brennan. Present. Mr. McDowell. Mayor Rickman. Here. Thank you. Reverend McDowell, would you say a word of prayer? For all that you've done for us. For the blessings of this day and our. We thank you for this city of ours who continues to shine and expand itself. Bless us all as we endeavor to do the will of those around this table and particularly the will of our Creator. We ask it. We claim it in your name. Amen. My plagiarism to the flight of the United States of America and to the Republic stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for that, for this moment of personal privilege. My brothers and sisters. March first through the thirty-first as Women History Month. At historic time in the leadership of our city and our nation. We categorize all the women who particularly do great things for this city. Municipal government has long benefited from the expertise and dedication of women, including those who led departments, manage critical city operations, and strengthen community partnership and participation. This day we celebrate leading and leaning forward so that persons are able, and particularly our sisters, understanding the job and the expertise being grounded in faith. We celebrate this day. Our colleague, Councilwoman Tina Herbert, our city manager, Teresa Wilson, Teresa Knox, Missy Kaufman, Erica Hammond, Aisha Driggers, Tiffany Lattermore, Galina Alfred, Camisha Heppard, Cynthia White, Tonice Davis, Kelly, Kelly Smith, and all the women. Amen. All the women who give up their time, talent, gifts, and service for this city, both in the city, both statewide and nationally.