Councilor urges pause on Columbia View plan as advisory committee hears community objections
Sep 29, 2026
Boardman advisory committee members and city councilors clashed over the Columbia View master plan after Councilor/Fire Chief Mike said he was fielding taxpayer opposition and called to "pause this project" for broader public engagement. Consultants defended the design shift away from large apartment blocks and outlined options to make homeownership more affordable.
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Councilor and Fire Chief Mike told the advisory committee he has been "getting hammered" by residents who oppose the current Columbia View direction and urged the city to pause the project and hold a town-hall style engagement to gather direct feedback.
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