Cole County Concerned Citizens

Cole County Concerned Citizens Cole County Concerned Citizens is a group of community and business leaders committed to the future.

In case you haven't noticed the Truman Hotel is being demolished. What are your thoughts?
08/30/2025

In case you haven't noticed the Truman Hotel is being demolished. What are your thoughts?

Belated recognition of two local businesses that worked to improve their surroundings! Thank you to Pay Way Feeds and So...
12/12/2024

Belated recognition of two local businesses that worked to improve their surroundings! Thank you to Pay Way Feeds and South Side Barber Shop for giving us something to smile about! Looking forward to seeing what you plant next year. 😊

Two new houses going up in place of one just east of Oak Hills Golf Center. Seeing new housing being constructed inside...
12/12/2024

Two new houses going up in place of one just east of Oak Hills Golf Center. Seeing new housing being constructed inside the city limits is reassuring - our kids will be able to find a place to live here and our businesses will be able to hire employees from outside the city. Housing for people of all income levels has been identified as an issue by city government.

Are there other new houses being built elsewhere in the city?

Wonderful to see new housing being constructed inside the city limits! These two houses on Ellis Blvd. are replacing one...
12/05/2024

Wonderful to see new housing being constructed inside the city limits! These two houses on Ellis Blvd. are replacing one older earth contact style house.

Since the election of Mayor Fitzwater, the process of appointments for the city’s boards and commissions has experienced...
08/13/2024

Since the election of Mayor Fitzwater, the process of appointments for the city’s boards and commissions has experienced an increasing level of challenges. In last Thursday’s News Tribune, Councilman Mike Lester’s resolution for the Administration Committee was described. This included four “preferences” to be utilized in appointing persons to the Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning Commissions: 1. Prefers at least one person from each ward, no more than 3 from one ward. 2. Mayor should consult with “relevant department director” for first-time appointments. 3. First-time appointments should appear in person before the administration committee. 4. Nothing shall limit the mayor’s authority to appoint members of committees, boards and commissions. Committee voted ultimately to send the resolution to the full council, with two council members in favor, one against and two absent. Challenges to mayoral appointments were not the norm under the former mayor’s term – only since the election of Mayor Fitzwater. The City’s Charter states that one of the Mayor’s duties is Appointments: “The mayor with the advice and consent of a majority of the council, shall appoint all members of committees, boards and commissions.” Challenges to the appointments process has resulted in conflict among Council members for several months. Should members of the City Council place restrictions on the Mayor’s appointments? Should the City Charter be amended? Should prospective commission members be submitted to in person questioning prior to their appointments being presented to City Council? We’d like to hear your thoughts.

Work is underway constructing the State of Missouri's new consolidated laboratory facility on Chestnut Street. Fortunate...
07/28/2024

Work is underway constructing the State of Missouri's new consolidated laboratory facility on Chestnut Street. Fortunately, since the state has owned this land for over 100 years, no property will be removed from the county's property tax roster. The same can't be said for the state's recent purchase of 52 acres on the west side of Jefferson City for the State Consolidated Warehouse Complex. Some of this may be offset if the vehicle maintenance facility on Missouri Boulevard is sold once a new one is built on the newly acquired property. What are your thoughts?

Have you seen this new house being built on Stadium? Great to be seeing new infill housing being constructed in the city...
07/21/2024

Have you seen this new house being built on Stadium? Great to be seeing new infill housing being constructed in the city limits - shows it can be done! Hope to see more of this type of project. Along these lines, the City Administrator recently proposed purchasing property at the county's annual tax auction and selling it to developers for redevelopment. What do you think of this idea? If you agree this is a good approach, what about the City encouraging owners of vacant lots to sell, using the same incentives for redevelopment?

New construction on the East Side of Jefferson City near Lafayette St.! Anyone know if these are going to be apartments?...
06/17/2024

New construction on the East Side of Jefferson City near Lafayette St.! Anyone know if these are going to be apartments? New housing is certainly needed!

06/04/2024

Work is underway to replace Jack in the Box on Missouri Blvd. with Raising Cane's, another chicken finger fast food restaurant. At the beginning of COVID there were three restaurant locations (4 restaurants) that closed: Ruby Tuesday's. Jack in the Box and Baskin Robbins / Dunkin Donuts. This is the last of the group to be replaced with a new restaurant. A positive sign as demand for restaurants remains high despite increasing prices and these help jeep Missouri Blvd. filled with revenue generating businesses. The sales and property taxes generated by these locations are good for our city, our school district and all other tax funded entities. !

WE WON!! Thank you Cole County Voters. With your support we more than doubled the County Clerks projected voter turnout,...
08/09/2023

WE WON!! Thank you Cole County Voters. With your support we more than doubled the County Clerks projected voter turnout, reaching nearly 17%. Your efforts helped lead us to a 26 point win, 63% - 37%, a completely unexpected margin of victory. Your message was clear, Cole Countians want low taxes, limited government, and strong taxpayer accountability. Thank you again for your support.

TAXPAYER ALERT: Today is Election Day. Polls are open until 7pm. Be sure to Get Out and Vote to Protect Cole County Taxp...
08/08/2023

TAXPAYER ALERT: Today is Election Day. Polls are open until 7pm. Be sure to Get Out and Vote to Protect Cole County Taxpayers. Don't Double Our Taxes! Vote NO on the Library Tax Increase.

Tomorrow is Election Day. Together we can Protect Cole County from the Library Tax Increase. The facts are simple; a 75%...
08/07/2023

Tomorrow is Election Day. Together we can Protect Cole County from the Library Tax Increase. The facts are simple; a 75% Tax Increase on every piece and type of property you own, with NO Sunset, NO Accountability and NO Taxpayer Protection.

Cole County can’t afford another tax increase. Remember to VOTE NO tomorrow on the Library Tax increase and help Protect Cole County.

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