In an announcement on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots’ office, the City of Columbia has received notification of approval for a United States Department of Agriculture Community Facilities grant. This grant will be utilized by the Columbia City Police Department for in-vehicle cameras and computers.
“We are pleased to be selected for this grant” said Mayor Hoots. “It will be utilized by the local police to continue their commitment to the community.”
The city noted that they had been fortunate during the last couple of years to receive a USDA Facilities grant for a trailer and vehicle that will be used for drug education in the school system, a Kentucky League of Cities grant for the body cameras, a DARE support grant from Walmart, and a couple of grants for the Christmas Program assisting children.
Further details on the implementation will be available soon.
