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Do you think a new policy to address bullying will be impactful at Columbia Public Schools?
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Should the Columbia Police Department use the old IBM building for a new headquarters?
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Are you avoiding graduation crowds in Columbia this weekend?
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Should the Columbia City Council approve an ordinance to keep people off medians?
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Are Columbia city officials doing the right things to reduce violent crime?
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Should the City of Columbia be investigated for DEI-related policies?
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Did the dreary weather ruin your Memorial Day weekend?
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Should Columbia continue curbside recycling even though it's going to the landfill?
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Has gun violence changed the way you see Columbia?
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Should there be new limits on contributions to local political campaigns?
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Should protesters be arrested and deported?
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Are you sad to see the Sub Shop close?
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Are you happy with the Columbia City Council's approval of Flock security cameras?
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Did you go to any Juneteenth events on Wednesday?
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Do you have concerns about roll cart storage in Columbia?
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The family of a man killed in a police shooting Friday says he was having a mental health crisis.
The family of a man killed in a police shooting Friday says he was having a mental health crisis.
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Jeffrey Ransdell
A number of police calls are the result of an individual not being able cope with their circumstances in an acceptable manner. Having a mental health worker along could not only help the individual, but prevent the police from being put in a position that may require serious force. Good for everyone
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The program would come with a cost. The city has budgeted $600,000 for it.
The program would come with a cost. The city has budgeted $600,000 for it.
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Vernon Taylor
Then we have to hire Mental Health Workers to deal with the Mental Health Workers who go on the calls and have to deal with what LEO sees on a daily basis. In addition to the liability and safety concerns they bring by being "nice" to thugs and criminals.
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Justin Booya
Let LEO'S do their job. They already have a very difficult job to do. Don't slow them down with "mental health workers."
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Fat Guy Outdoors
Can we let the police just do their jobs. Are you wanting to put more people in danger?
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I prefer shopping at the mall for clothing so I can look at it and try it on before buying. I also enjoy browsing in a comfortable atmosphere.
ReplyI prefer shopping at the mall for clothing so I can look at it and try it on before buying. I also enjoy browsing in a comfortable atmosphere.
ReplyColumbia Mall is the only true mall in town. The nearest mall is Jeff City's Capitol Mall is practically a ghost town.
ReplyThe Columbia Missouri Mall is great because they have allot of variety shops for people to shop in. I do hope that for entertainment that they can add a movie theater. There are some malls across the country the same size as ours and they have a movie theater.
ReplyBest variety in COMO. Love Dillard's Big & Tall department.
ReplyIt has a good variety of shops to choose from, the environment is very open & friendly. Having Target there helps too :)
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