West Columbia City Council

City of West Columbia 2024-25 budget does not include a tax increase

West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter discussed the city’s proposed general fund and water-sewer budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. Carter said the general fund budget is $25 million and the water-sewer budget is $24,215,000.A public hearing and first reading on the budget is scheduled for May. Second […]

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Tuesday’s West Columbia City Council meeting is cancelled, parks closed, sanitation routes altered  

Tuesday’s West Columbia City Council meeting is cancelled. Severe weather is forecast for Lexington County Tuesday into the evening. Also: Due to the threat of inclement weather, including high winds and loose debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures: Parks – All parks will be closed beginning Monday, January 8, 2024, […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler recognized by West Columbia City Council as the longest-serving state senator in the nation

The West Columbia City Council passed a resolution, Monday, recognizing Sen. Nikki Setzler as the longest-serving state senator currently holding office in the nation. The resolution was passed at the September 2023 Special Council Meeting. (See Copy of resolution below) Pictured below: Mrs. Ada Jane Setzler, Senator Nikki Setzler, and West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. […]

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Upgrades to West Columbia parks – An investment in the community

The City of West Columbia announced this week that upgrades are underway at the B Avenue Ball Field and Butler Park. Both parks will get new fencing and new restroom facilities. A pickleball court will be added on B Avenue. In addition to new buildings at the parks, older buildings will be demolished. “For years our goal […]

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West Columbia City Council passes resolution recognizing Mayor Tem Miles for his inclusion on Columbia’s 2023 Most Powerful list

West Columbia City Council unanimously passed a resolution, Monday, recognizing Mayor Tem Miles for receiving the Post and Courier Columbia’s 2023 Most Powerful Award. The Most Powerful list is an annual ranking that recognizes individuals who bring power and influence to the Columbia area culture, economy, and to the corporate and political arena. City Council’s […]

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West Columbia’s Newsletter features Mayor, City Council Updates, Midlands Orphan Relief, About Face Wellness Spa, Barbara Jane’s Boutique

The City of West Columbia has released its August-September Newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles and members of the West Columbia City Council. Click for link to Newsletter The newsletter also includes features about: Midlands Orphan Relief, About Face Wellness and spa and Barbara Jane’s Boutique.

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West Columbia City Council passes Resolution Recognizing Charles R. Shealy on the Celebration of His 100th Birthday

West Columbia City Council passed a Resolution, Tuesday, Recognizing Charles R. Shealy on the Celebration of His 100th Birthday, during the city council meeting. MR. Shealy is still an active golfer. He said he hopes all of us live to be 100, so we can see how many friends and family supporters we have. Resolution […]

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Election Day for West Columbia City Council District 3 is Tuesday

Election Day for the City of West Columbia, SC Council District 3 Special Election is Tuesday (Jan. 17.) Early voting began on Tuesday (Jan. 3.) There are three candidates running for the Dist. 3 Seat on West Columbia City Council. They are: George Crowe; Bobby Horton; and Ashley Johnson. Election Day is Jan. 17 from 7 a.m. […]

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