(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia City Council members have announced a series of informal office hours for community members to discuss the potential impact of federal and state executive orders on the community and City programs and staff. The decision to hold these meetings comes after concerns were raised at a recent City Council meeting about proposed changes to the City's Strategic Plan as a result of the executive orders.

Residents are invited to attend any of the drop-in style meetings, which will provide an opportunity to learn more about potential impacts to federal funding and engage in discussions with Council members and staff. The office hours will be held on various dates throughout June and are open to residents from any ward.

The first meeting will take place on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at Conference Room 1A in City Hall, located at 701 E. Broadway. Council Member Nick Foster and City staff will be in attendance. On Monday, June 9 from 1-3 p.m., Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and City staff will host a meeting at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services department, located at 1005 W. Worley St.

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Council Member Jacque Sample and City staff will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Fire Department's Fire Training Academy, located at 700 Big Bear Blvd. The final meeting will take place on Sunday, June 15 from 2-4 p.m. with Council Member Valerie Carroll and City staff at the Friends Room of the Daniel Boone Regional Library, located at 100 W. Broadway.

These office hours are open to all members of the public who wish to attend. For those who require accommodations related to disability, please contact the city by calling 573-874-CITY (2489) or emailing [insert email address]. In order for staff to make appropriate arrangements for accommodations, it is requested that individuals contact the city in advance.

The City Council encourages all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to voice their concerns and engage in discussions about the potential impact of federal and state executive orders on the community and City programs and staff.

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