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Council names members to planning, preservation and design review panels

Columbia City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council confirmed nominees to the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Design Review Commission and Urban Design Review Commission, filling multiple vacant seats and scheduling re‑advertisement for one contractor slot; the actions were taken by roll‑call vote.

Columbia’s City Council appointed new members to several advisory boards and commissions during its meeting.

Council confirmed nominees for the Historic Preservation Design Review Commission, Planning Commission and Urban Design Review Commission. Nominated appointees included Josh Shelton, John Shearer, Latrell Hart, Denise Wellman, Charlie Lee Decker and Hunter McKenzie among others; council confirmed the slate by roll call and agreed to re‑advertise a remaining contractor slot for the design review body.

Council discussed board composition standards (for example, the need to include a licensed contractor or planner on certain commissions) and confirmed membership with a motion and roll‑call vote. Staff will re‑advertise to fill any remaining specific‑skill positions as required by commission bylaws and ordinance.