The City of Columbia adopted Resolution 25-36 supporting efforts to ensure an adequate long-term water supply for the region, including support for reconstructing the Columbia dam.

County Commissioner Pam Huffman addressed council on behalf of County Commissioner Jerry Bridenbaugh, who could not stay. “It’s gonna bring…lots of tourism dollars, not to mention all the water that we need,” Huffman said, urging support for the project.

Mayor Charles M. Mulder said the county had already passed a supporting resolution and that Columbia’s action was intended as a municipal endorsement of ongoing efforts. The council chair noted the city’s resolution was worded to back “all efforts underway” to secure long-term water supplies, while recognizing some options are at different stages of development.

Council members voted to approve the resolution; the mayor called the vote and the measure passed unanimously. The resolution does not itself authorize funding; it registers municipal support for regional planning and reconstruction activity to address future water needs.