In an effort to support our youth and families within the community as they return to school, The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department would like to provide free meals (which is inclusive of breakfast and lunch) to youth 18 years of age and under. There will be 10 meal distribution sites where families will be able to drive-up and pick-up their meals. Meals will be distributed Monday, August 10th through Friday August 28th…
Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that extends the temporary suspension of the normal operating procedures of City Council and City Boards and Commissions meetings. This allows for the Mayor, Council Members, Board Members and Commission Members to remotely participate in voting and operational procedures by telephone or other means of electronic communication and extends the requirement that face coverings or masks be work in public in the City…
The City of Columbia has released an incident response brief detailing thorough information about COVID-19 in Columbia. The full incident response brief can be read here: Columbia Incident Response Brief
Citizen Hotline – citizens may call to report businesses that are not in compliance with the mask ordinance. Hotline number: 803-545-3700 Citizen Email – citizens may send an email to report businesses that are not in compliance with the mask ordinance. Email address: [email protected]
The City of Columbia will be providing masks to citizens at several locations throughout the City, while supplies last. Businesses are responsible for providing masks to their employees, and/or customers and clients if they choose. Issuance of masks are available to those considered to be at high risk based on CDC guidance and those in vulnerable populations within the City limits. Citizens will be able to receive up to two masks per person or…
The mask ordinance that was passed by City Council on Tuesday June 23, 2020 will go into effect on Friday, June 26, 2020. In an effort to provide information about the ordinance to citizens and visitors to the City of Columbia, a list of frequently asked questions has been developed. Please see the attached list of FAQs regarding the mask ordinance. The mask ordinance has also been attached for information purposes.
Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council has passed a mask ordinance that requires facial coverings or masks shall be required within the City to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, known as COVID-19. The ordinance is effective as of 6:00 a.m., Friday June 26, 2020. VIEW ORDINANCE HERE: 2020-059 mask- face coverings
The public can provide feedback to the ordinance via telephone by dialing (855) 925-2801. When prompted, enter the meeting code: 9299, then press *1 to listen, *2 to leave a message, or *3 to join the speaker queue. Callers wishing to address the Council should state his/her name and address for the record. You have three minutes to speak. At the end of three minutes, your line will be muted. You may remain on the…
The City of Columbia Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department is excited to announce the new release of our COVID-19 microsite. Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases, the city of Columbia has dedicated a special microsite to all COVID-19 related information in order to increase awareness about social distancing, wearing a mask, testing and other health related tips. Additional communications tools that will be developed includes a #GetTestedColumbia and #MaskMonday social media campaign,…
The City of Columbia has launched a Resilient Columbia pledge challenge for small business owners as businesses in the City continue to open. We encourage citizens to visit our website in order to view the pledge map to see the list of businesses that have taken the pledge. By taking the pledge, a business declares that it is taking steps based upon guidance from the CDC and DHEC to: Monitor the health of their employees…
