Ep 15: Jacque Sample, DNR, and Increased Costs
from COMO Vanguard Hosted by David Lile and Nick Knoth
David Lile and Nick Knoth are joined by Ward 3 Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tem Jacque Sample to unpack the most consequential decisions from Columbia's latest City Council meeting. The conversation covers the Council's approval of the City's 2026 Renewable Energy Plan and where Columbia stands on its renewable energy goals, the unanimous adoption of the FY27 Capital Improvement Program, and a divided vote on new stormwater waste disposal regulations aimed at protecting local waterways and maintaining compliance with state environmental requirements. The episode also looks ahead to a series of proposed increases to utility rates and City fees that are expected to come before the Council in the coming weeks, discussing what residents can expect and why those decisions matter. Learn more and submit questions for the show at www.comovanguard.com
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