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Columbia Votes on Safety Tax | Jefferson City News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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Columbia’s voters face a pivotal decision on August fourth: approve a one percent sales tax hike to fund a major public safety overhaul. The $38 million annual boost would hire 92 new first responders—42 firefighters and 50 police officers—and build or upgrade stations and equipment. City officials are holding ward-by-ward town halls to explain the plan, putting the future of emergency response squarely in the hands of the people. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/067c867e1a65eac5