The City of Columbia's Community Development Department and University Extension are sponsoring a Neighborhood Congress on Tuesday, October 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Activities and Recreation Center, 1701 W. Ash Street. The schedule of the event is as follows:

• 4:30 to 6 p.m. -  Information Fair featuring programs and services from several City departments and City Council Office Hours. The following Council members will be available:
• Michael Trapp, Ward 2
• Gary Kespohl, Ward 3
• Daryl Dudley, Ward 4
• Barbara Hoppe, Ward 6
• Mayor Bob McDavid will be available from 5 to 6 p.m.

• 6 to 8 p.m. - Neighborhood Congress focused on a discussion of affordable housing issues including non-traditional development models and down payment and home maintenance assistance for low income individuals. 

Anyone living in Columbia who is concerned about the success of their neighborhood is encouraged to attend. To learn more about the Neighborhood Congress, please contact Bill Cantin at (573) 874-7248 or bpcantin@gocolumbiamo.com.