On Monday, October 6, 2025, the City of Columbia was pleased to be joined by John Buchanan, Community & Economic Advisor for Kentucky League of Cities. Buchanan met with Mayor Pamela Hoots to discuss several issues facing our city including, economic development, housing, and ongoing infrastructure improvements.

Also while in Columbia, Buchanan presented City Clerk Woody Sharpe with a level II, Excellence in City Governance certificate from KLC’s City Officials Training Center.

The City of Columbia is a proud member of the Kentucky League of Cities which represents over 370 of Kentucky’s 412 incorporated cities and we thank them for all that they do.

The City was also gifted with a new KLC Plaque which will be displayed inside the lobby of City Hall.