
Columbia City Council to revisit sales tax proposal, potential data center pause
News ClipABC17NEWS·Columbia, Boone County, MO·5/18/2026
The Columbia City Council is scheduled to revisit a proposed 1% sales tax for public safety, which was previously tabled. During the same meeting, the council will also reconsider a potential pause on data center developments.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following a lengthy discussion during their May 4th meeting, the Columbia City Council is once again set to vote on putting a proposed 1% sales tax dedicated to public safety on the August ballot. During its last meeting, the council voted 4-3 on Monday night to table a decision. The council must