Mayor Steve Benjamin’s newsletter

I think this is the first edition of this feature. It’s the first I’ve noticed, anyway. In case you haven’t seen it before, either, I pass it on. Mayor Steve Benjamin sent it out on his 100th day in office:

City of Columbia eNewsletter – October 8, 2010

Meet Chief Scott

Meet Chief ScottOn Monday, I was proud to stand with my fellow City Council members and introduce the people of Columbia to a man who I am confident will take our Police Department from Good to Great, Interim Chief of Police, Randy Scott.

Born and raised in Columbia, Interim Chief Scott believes in the motto “Lead By Example,” and he has done just that throughout his career. Read a few of Columbia’s Interim Chief of Police Randy Scott’s career highlights>>

Prime-Time in the Park

As I’m sure you already know, my fellow council members and I are currently debating the merits of establishing a curfew within our city limits. In all the arguments that I’ve heard, both for and against, one question has been asked time and time again: “Can’t the City find some way to provide Columbia’s youth with a constructive alternative to ‘hanging out?'”

The answer is: We already have. It’s a new pilot initiative aimed at providing positive alternatives to the negative influences and pressures our youth face every day and it’s called “Prime-Time in the Park”. Here’s how it works>>

2010 Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer
Isabel Law Breakfast

Bosom BuddiesI am proud to announce that the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer’s Annual Isabel Law Breakfast was a huge success this year.

We sold approximately 475 meals and received a number of additional donations to bring this year’s grand total to $4,981.75 for Bosom Buddies proving once again that we live in a wonderful and caring community.

I want to thank everyone who came out early Friday morning and pitched in to support this great cause, especially the Public Works employees who arrived at 4:00 a.m. to cook up a wonderful breakfast.

It’s important that we each do our part for wonderful groups like Bosom Buddies who need our support. It’s also important to realize that the need doesn’t end with breakfast.

Call 803-434-7275 to find out how you can help Bosom Buddies any time of year.