West Columbia City Councilwoman Erin Porter
West Columbia District 7 City Councilwoman Erin Porter will resign from city council effective July 7, 2023, as she is moving away from her District. A special election will be held in conjunction with the general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, to fill her seat (Filing and voting information is listed below). Councilwoman […]
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It’s a new year and many people see it as a time for a fresh start. You may want to improve on the good things you do or break away from bad habits and rededicate yourself to a more fulfilling and fruitful lifestyle. New Year’s resolutions can work, according to a study published in the […]
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West Columbia City Council passed first reading of the city’s 2022-2023 budget, Tuesday. There was some opposition to a tax increase that is included in the $21 million budget.Council members Jimmy Brooks, Mike Green and Erin Porter voted against the budget.Green said we are headed toward a recession. He also cited record-high gas prices ($4.59-a-gallon […]
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Thanksgiving is Nov. 25. It is a time for families to gather around the dinner table. Thanksgiving also makes us think of that special dish that we look forward to. This year, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and members of West Columbia City Council talked about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Mayor Tem Miles “I credit […]
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West Columbia City Councilman Mike Green retained his seat in District One in Tuesday’s election. Green defeated challenger Pete Fisher. Green received 179 votes to 90 for Fisher. West Columbia City Council seats Five and Seven were on the ballot, but the incumbents for those seats were unopposed. Mickey Pringle, Seat Five wins, and Erin […]
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