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“We have 5,000 people that come to the Coker because of us,” Lumpkin said, describing outreach to adaptive recreation participants, group homes, and families who host refugees. She told the council the ballet’s outreach and low‑price tickets (including $5 and $10 options) should be considered when hospitality tax funding is allocated.

Lumpkin said she has begun a personal investigation into the committee’s decision and intends to return to council with findings from the hospitality tax committee. She asked council members to consider that the outreach audience contributes to hospitality tax revenue through attendance.

Council members acknowledged her comments and invited her to return with further information. No action or reversal of the committee’s funding decision was recorded at the meeting; the hospitality tax committee decision was discussed only in public comment.

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Washington told the council he has worked in law enforcement for over 20 years and runs local workshops and mentoring programs. “We are also Columbia’s y’all slam team,” he said, and described plans to apply city hospitality or grant funding and to coordinate with city youth and violence‑prevention programs.

City staff and council members responded positively from the dais. A city official (referred to in the transcript as the city manager) suggested Washington connect with the neighborhood safety program and with 1 Columbia for possible grant support. Council members also recommended Washington share organizational contact information with staff before leaving the meeting.

Washington said it is his goal to host Southern Fried in Columbia and suggested the ALOF hotel and the Metropolitan Convention Center as possible venues; he asked the council to consider partnership and support for outreach to youth.

No formal commitments or funding allocations were recorded on the transcript; staff directed Washington to follow up with city programs and to explore a hospitality grant application.

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Mayor Daniel J. Rickerman invited Goodman to the podium and said the city wanted to honor Goodman for stepping in and checking on employees after the incident. “Not only did he act in the time, he acted afterwards and continued to do it,” Rickerman said, praising Goodman’s willingness to return to check on store employees.

Chief Holbrook of the Columbia Police Department called Goodman’s actions “a heroic act” and said that without his quick intervention, “we would be talking about completely different circumstances today.” Goodman, who identified himself as a DoorDash driver who happened to be at the store, said he was “thankful for the recognition” and credited his actions to his faith.

Several council members spoke from the dais, thanking Goodman for his service and noting the community impact of his intervention. Councilmember Miss Herbert praised Goodman’s actions as an example of veterans’ continued service; Councilmember Mister Brown said the episode highlighted community solidarity.

Mayor Rickerman told Goodman the council hoped he would consider moving into the city and formally presented the key to the city on behalf of Columbia’s residents, city manager, police chief and council. Goodman said the victim of the attack is out of the hospital and currently in rehab, and he has remained in contact with that person.

The recognition concluded with council members inviting Goodman to participate further in city activities and assistance from city staff on relocation and employment resources; no formal policy action accompanied the presentation.

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Council voted to adopt the agenda after the mayor’s summary of proposed changes, which included deferring the public hearing and first reading for a zoning map amendment for 2212 Senate Street to Feb. 18, 2025, and withdrawing the Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance item. The council then approved the Jan. 7, 2025, regular meeting minutes and passed consent agenda items 4 through 8 by roll call.

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025006, authorizing the city manager to execute an intergovernmental fire agreement between the City of Columbia and Richland County. No members of the public spoke in opposition during the item’s public hearing.

The council also appointed former Mayor Benjamin to the Richland‑Lexington Airport District Commission following a motion and second. The motion passed on a roll call vote.

Votes at a glance
- Agenda adoption (with amendments and deferral of item 19, zoning map amendment for 2212 Senate Street to Feb. 18, 2025; withdrawal of Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance item): motion details not specified; roll call recorded as all present voting yes/aye.
- Approval of minutes (Jan. 7, 2025): motion and second; roll call recorded as all present voting yes/aye.
- Consent agenda (items 4–8): approved by motion, second and roll call.
- Resolution No. 2025006 (Richland County–City of Columbia intergovernmental fire agreement): motion and second; roll call recorded as Yes: Mister Bailey; Yes: Mister Brown; Aye: Miss Herbert; Aye: Doctor Bussell; Yes: Mister Brennan; Yes: Mister McDowell; Aye: Mayor Daniel J. Rickerman. Outcome: approved.
- Appointment to Richland‑Lexington Airport District Commission (Former Mayor Benjamin): motion by Mister Brown; second not specified in text; roll call recorded as Yes: Mister Bailey; Yes: Mister Brown; Yes: Miss Herbert; Yes: Doctor Bussell; Yes: Mister Brennan; Yes: Mister McDowell; Aye: Mayor Daniel J. Rickerman. Outcome: confirmed.

The council handled several procedural items quickly; no contested debate or amendments to the resolution or the appointment were recorded on the public transcript. The council moved on to committee reports and public input after the recorded votes.

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Columbia Classical Ballet appeals to council after hospitality‑tax funding cut, cites outreach to 5,000 residents

Poet Jamal Washington asks Columbia for partnership to expand youth arts programs and bring Southern Fried Poetry Slam

Columbia honors Good Samaritan Kenneth Goodman with key to the city after Walgreens attack

Council adopts amended agenda, defers zoning hearing, approves intergovernmental fire agreement and an airport commission appointment