Be informed! CCCA to hold meeting Sunday, Dec. 15 to look at 2020 budget overspending, rezoning, other issues

Everyone's invited!

The Columbia Concerned Citizens Association is holding a public meeting this coming Sunday, December 15, to inform Columbia Borough residents and taxpayers about proposed overspending in the 2020 Columbia Borough budget just passed by Borough Council. 

The planned borough-wide rezoning will also be discussed. Borough Council plans to vote on this issue at its special meeting on Monday, December 16.

Bring your questions to the Columbia Animal Shelter, 265 South 10th Street, at 2 p.m. this coming Sunday.

Retired Columbia Borough Manager Summarizes Complaints against Current Columbia Borough Council

 

Expenditures have exceeded revenues for the past 3 years in Columbia Borough's General Fund

CCCA to hold Public Meeting & Membership Drive Sunday, October 27

The Columbia Concerned Citizens Association (CCCA) is holding a public meeting and membership drive this coming Sunday, October 27th, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Columbia Animal Shelter, 265 South 10th Street.

Find out what the CCCA is doing for you!

There will also be drawings for $15 Domino's Pizza gift certificates - one for current members and one for new members!

There's another tax hike looming, but Council keeps spending

The information shown above is from Lancaster Newspapers. According to the article, at the September 12 Columbia Borough Council meeting, Council discussed the possibility of a 31% tax hike in the near future. Council seems reluctant, however, to reduce spending to the point where a tax hike can be avoided.

Last year (December 2018), Council voted unanimously to raise municipal taxes by 1.4 mills, from 6.6 to 8 mills - a 21% increase.

UPDATE: Borough Council passes ordinance to repeal Revolving Loan Fund

In case you missed it: At the July 9, 2019 Columbia Borough Council meeting, Council voted unanimously to pass Ordinance 913-2019, which repealed the the Revolving Loan Fund (Ordinance 897):

Council had unanimously voted to repeal the ordinance at its June 25, 2019 meeting.

Council had set up the Revolving Loan Fund to loan taxpayer money to private business which many taxpayers found objectionable.

We believe that the efforts of the CCCA persuaded Council to repeal this ordinance.

WIN THIS BIKE! A Red, White and Blue Klinedinst Special!

Win this bike!

You can win this red, white and blue Klinedinst Special antique ladies bicycle!

Just buy a $5 ticket at the CCCA station this Saturday, June 29, 9 am -2 pm on Locust Street during the Antiques, Arts & Crafts Show!

A winner will be chosen at 2 p.m. Winner will be notified if not present.


(Proceeds help fund the Columbia Concerned Citizens Association.)

UPDATE: The winner of the bicycle is Rich Bair of Columbia.

SUCCESS! Columbia Borough Council Repeals Revolving Loan Fund

This what we've been waiting for!

The Columbia Borough Council repealed the Revolving Loan Fund (Ordinance #897) at the June 25 meeting!

The Columbia Spy has the story: LINK

Columbia Taxpayers Express Concerns About Borough Government, Get Information and Advice from CCCA

The Columbia Concerned Citizens Association (CCCA) held a public meeting on Sunday, May 19, 2019, with about 40 people attending. The meeting was held at the National Watch & Clock Museum at 514 Poplar Street.

The following information is from that meeting:

Meeting of Columbia Concerned Citizens, Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Video by Farm Fresh Media

Letter from former Columbia Borough Manager Norm Meiskey, listing the "unlawful and disgraceful actions" of the current council

Columbia Concerned Citizens Association (CCCA) Governing Principles

Come to the BIG Public Meeting SUNDAY, May 19 at the National Watch & Clock Museum

National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar Street

COME ONE, COME ALL!!!

FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR TOWN!

LEARN WHAT'S GOING ON BEHIND THE SCENES!

VOICE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT COLUMBIA!

LEARN HOW TO TAKE BACK YOUR TOWN!

The Columbia Concerned Citizens Association wants to hear from YOU at its BIG Public Meeting on Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m at the National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar Street!

We also want to tell you about the latest in the lawsuit against Columbia Borough's unjust, illegal, and immoral Revolving Loan Fund, which uses your money to fund private business!

We'll also tell you about other WRONGFUL ACTS of Borough Council, the Mayor, The Manager and Staff.

If you are concerned about Columbia's future, please attend this meeting to listen, learn, speak out, and take back YOUR TOWN!

The full listing of topics is shown on the agenda:

CCCA Meeting Agenda for May 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar Street

CCCA Wins Its First Victory Against Columbia Borough!

We have a win! The Columbia Spy reported on it! Here it is!
https://www.columbiaspy.com/2019/05/judge-hands-columbia-concerned-citizens.html

CCCA Invites You to the BIG Meeting Sunday, May 19!

The National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar Street

The Columbia Concerned Citizens Association invites you to attend its public meeting/membership drive at 2 p.m. this Sunday, May 19, at the National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar Street.

Find out the status of the CCCA lawsuit against Columbia Borough and the progress we have made, as well as our mission to help Columbia taxpayers!

CCCA thanks those who have continued to support our cause!

CCCA to hold Membership Drive/Fundraiser Saturday, April 20

1133 Lancaster Avenue

Weather-permitting, the Columbia Concerned Citizens Association will hold another Membership Drive/Fundraiser this Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at 1133 Lancaster Avenue (next to Glatfelter's Field). Proceeds will help finance CCCA's lawsuit against Columbia Borough.

Details of the lawsuit can be found HERE.

You can donate to CCCA's GoFundMe account HERE.

Please come out and visit us on Saturday!

Join CCCA for a Membership Drive and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 13

We'll be setting up here on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m.

Join the Concerned Citizens Association this Saturday for a Membership Drive/Fundraiser at 14 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia. We'll be setting up just before 10 a.m. and will be there until mid-afternoon.

This is where we'll be, right across from Locust Street Park.

We need your help in funding a lawsuit currently in motion against Columbia Borough's unfair, unjust, and unethical use of your tax dollars.

You can also donate to CCCA's GoFundMe Campaign, which is currently trending.

Cash/checks can also be mailed to: 

41 South 11th Street 

Columbia, PA 17512

(Inquiries: 717-684-0677)

CCCA is Holding a Membership Drive/Fundraiser!

Stover's News Agency, 26 N. 3rd Street

The Columbia Concerned Citizens Association is holding a membership drive/fundraiser!

Join us at Stover's News Agency, 26 N. 3rd Street, this Thursday and Friday, April 11 and 12, 10 a.m. 'til . . .

The CCCA has taken legal action against Columbia Borough to force the repeal of its Revolving Loan Fund. The Fund takes your tax money and makes it available to businesses. We believe this is illegal, unfair and unjust.

Join the fight! Become a member!

CCCA: What We Believe In

March 3, 2019 meeting at the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors