FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Leigh Britt, Volunteer Coordinator - (573) 874-7504

‘Keys to the City’ features Council office hours, information fair and neighborhood congress

COLUMBIA, MO (May 4, 2009) -

Office Hours and Information Fair
When: Wednesday, May 6, from 5–7 p.m.

Where: Activity and Recreation Center, 1701 W. Ash Street

What: Citizens can visit with City Council members on issues important to them, including FY 2010 budget priorities during the following “Council Office Hours.”
Ward 2 - Jason Thornhill, 6-7 p.m.
Ward 3 - Karl Skala, 5-7 p.m.
Ward 4 - Jerry Wade, 6-7 p.m.
Ward 5 - Laura Nauser, 6-7 p.m.
Ward 6 - Barbara Hoppe 6-7 p.m.
Mayor Darwin Hindman - 5-6 p.m.
*Ward 1 Councilman Paul Sturtz is unavailable due to scheduling conflict.

Information fair
Information about home, neighborhood and community resources will be available from the following departments: Environmental Health, Finance, Neighborhood Response specialists, Neighborhood Watch, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Protective Inspection, Volunteer Services and Water & Light.

Neighborhood Congress
When: Wednesday, May 6, from 7–8:30 p.m.

Where: Activity and Recreation Center, 1701 W. Ash Street

What: City Planning and Development Department will talk with citizens about neighborhood participation in local planning. Topics include the development process, public improvement projects, traffic management, code enforcement and public safety.

“Keys to the City” supports Columbia’s vision to become a connected, informed and engaged community. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Office of Volunteer Services at 874-7504 or volunteer@GoColumbiaMo.com.

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