The City of Columbia’s fiscal year 2020 budget sailed through the City Council’s Monday night meeting. After a three-month process, City Manager John Glascock’s $484 million budget passed with unanimous approval. The council voted 6-0 to adopt it. Fourth Ward Councilman Ian Thomas was absent. The fiscal 2020 budget anticipates $455 million in revenue and focuses on improving employee salary to boost morale. The council passed the budget along with nearly 30 new amendments added Monday night.
