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Local tow company asks Columbia council to name it borough’s primary tower
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Randy Geister of Patriot Towing and Transport asked council during public comment to designate his company as Columbia Borough's primary towing provider, citing local ownership, equipment, insurance and service history.
During public comment at the April 14 meeting, Randy Geister, president of Patriot Towing and Transport, told council his companies meet the borough’s towing qualifications and asked to be named Columbia Borough’s primary towing service. "I am hereby petitioning this council to name Patriot Towing and Transport Incorporated as Columbia Borough's primary towing service provider," Geister said, outlining his firm’s equipment, local staff and insurance protections.
Geister said his company acquired a secured fenced impound lot and meets commercial liability requirements (he stated $1,000,000 single/$22,000,000 aggregate), and described a history of working with neighboring police departments on crash teams and recoveries. He contrasted Patriot Towing's local ownership and staff with an earlier arrangement that designated a single, in‑borough tower as primary.
Council members did not take formal action at the meeting; the request was entered as public comment. Council staff and members heard questions from Geister about qualification criteria, and the matter could be raised later as a procurement or contract item if council chooses to pursue a formal designation process.
