The Columbus City Council is set to take its first action on the 2017 city budget Tuesday night.
One area that won’t be budgeted for during next year’s budget are transportation improvements to the Walesboro industrial park. Jamie Brinegar is the city’s director of finances. He stresses that area isn’t being overlooked…
As for when any work might be done in that area…
Mary Ferdon, the city’s Community Development director, says it’s important to understand that the city won’t be on the hook for the total costs of improvements…
Mayor Jim Lienhoop noted earlier this year that residents, as well as businesses in that area, were pushing for traffic improvements.
During Tuesday night’s city council meeting, the body will discuss pay for elected officials and city employees. That meeting begins at 6 p.m. at City Hall and you are invited.