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Do you think a new policy to address bullying will be impactful at Columbia Public Schools?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 there be new limits on contributions to local political campaigns?
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Should protesters be arrested and deported?
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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 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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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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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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Do you have concerns about roll cart storage in Columbia?
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Christopher Watson
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Christopher Watson

Now we have over 200,000 people here for the winter.....Yeah! I should move next Spring, too conjested here anymore, kinda why I moved here in 91 from KC.

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Toasty
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Toasty

NO! Baby girl is starting State Fair today. Yesterday she was playing princess dress up and today she's picking out 'first day of college' outfit. All this is going too fast.

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Yes

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Gregory Thomas
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Gregory Thomas

Time has come to recognize contributions of Black Americans in Columbia's history.

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No

Toasty
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Toasty

When has the city (or any city) ever purchased historical relevant property and done anything worthwhile? Put up a sign and pat themselves on the back? A private org could do a lot better in preservation than this 'make us look good' tax money grab.

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Stephen Neumann
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Stephen Neumann

The city is not flush with funds. They are looking at a trash/recycle do over that will cost money and benefit all citizens in a real way. This building is not for all nor is it a real, non-illusory benefit.

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GEORGE WOLFE
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GEORGE WOLFE

There is no conceivable reason for Columbia to buy this building, it will be a on going cost the city (tax payers) don't need!

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GEORGE WOLFE
GEORGE WOLFE

The city council doesn't care what the voters think, They don't give a crap! The vote was unanimous to purchase the building. 76% of the people said NO on the survey. That tells you all you need to know. Vote them all out of office.

Christopher Watson
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Christopher Watson

tHEY NEED TO SPEND THE MONEY ON THE INFOSTRUCTURE first and fix the holes in our streets, stop the burn outs, hire more police officers and start preventing crime instead of just reacting to it!

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GEORGE WOLFE
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GEORGE WOLFE

There is no conceivable reason for Columbia to buy this building, it will be a on going cost the city (tax payers) don't need!

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Michael Sykuta
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Michael Sykuta

$2 million just to buy it. How much more to remodel it for whatever use they may eventually come up with? Maintain it? How much lost in property tax revenues? Potential sales or other taxes from private use? This seems a gross waste of money. History can be honored other ways.

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Yes

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Vernon Taylor
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Vernon Taylor

More than four for sure.

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Max DeYoung
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Max DeYoung

Adam, you are always a ray of sunshine.

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Vernon Taylor
Vernon Taylor

He blames the teachers on this one.

No

Larrball
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Larrball

It starts with the parents/caretakers.

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

It starts with some of the parents and caretakers.

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