Tag Archives: Kirkman Finlay

More ‘regionalism’

By Adam Beam | Published: July 19, 2010
A lot has been written about Mayor Steve Benjamin‘s push for “regionalism,” and for good reason. It was one of the key differences between Benjamin and mayoral candidate Kirkman Finlay in the April elections — which means the public and the media pay special attention to see if the promise is kept. So far, Benjamin [...]
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Advantage Howard?

By Adam Beam | Published: July 14, 2010
Now that Brian Newman and Puff Howard have made it into the runoff for the Columbia City Council District 2 seat, the race is on capture the remaining 765 votes cast between the six other candidates who were eliminated. But if neighborhood ties mean anything, Howard might have an advantage. As The State’s Noelle Phillips [...]
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Coble leaves with a ‘yes’, Finlay with a ‘no’

By Adam Beam | Published: June 28, 2010
Last week was the final City Council meeting for Mayor Bob Coble, the longest serving mayor in the history of the city, and Councilman Kirkman Finlay, whose sole 4-year term was dominated by ‘no’ votes on the city’s budget. So it was fitting that, in the last meeting for both council members, Coble voted “yes” [...]
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Morrison’s endorsement: No one

By Adam Beam | Published: April 13, 2010
This just in from my colleague Noelle Phillips: Former Columbia mayoral candidate Steve Morrison will not endorse anyone in the April 20 runoff election. Candidates Steve Benjamin and Kirkman Finlay met with Morrison yesterday and asked for his support. Morrison sent a letter to The State Tuesday explaining his decision. You can read it below: [...]
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Mayoral debate tonight

By Adam Beam | Published: April 13, 2010
WHO: Columbia mayoral candidates Steve Benjamin and Kirkman Finlay debate WHEN: 7 o’clock tonight WHERE: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Will the candidates change their message to pick up Steve Morrison’s 4,780 supporters?
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