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Adam Beam covers the City of Columbia for The State newspaper. Here, he blogs about local government. Reach him at (803) 386-7038 or abeam@thestate.com
Tag Archives: Kevin Fisher
First City Council TV ad
Kevin Fisher, a candidate for City Council district 4, has launched the first TV ad for the April 6th election. And here it is: A few observations: First of all, the TIF did not pass by one vote. It passed by two votes (4-2). However, City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann was absent and did not vote. [...]
Posted in Columbia city government Also tagged City Council District 4, Columbia 2010 elections 4 Comments
Filing opens today
Filing for Columbia’s City Council elections officially opens today. It ends Feb. 5. Here’s who says they are running: Mayor Joseph Azar, Five Points businessman Steve Benjamin, attorney, former state Attorney General candidate Sparkle Clark, USPS employee, nature photographer Kirkman Finlay, City Councilman, farmer, restaurant owner Steve Morrison, attorney, partner with Nelson Mullins Gary Myers, [...]
McCutchen out in District 4 race
George McCutchen, one of the six possible candidates listed in this article for Columbia City Council’s district 4 seat, said he will not run. “After a lot of thought and prayer and talking with friends and family I am not going to run for the City Council position,” McCutchen said. “I’ve talked with Kevin Fisher [...]
Posted in Columbia city government Also tagged Ben Brantley, Bob Coble, George McCutchen, John Adams, Mark James, Troy Roberts Leave a comment
Mayor Bob’s last act