COLUMBIA, Pa. — For many seniors in Columbia Borough, their home represents decades of hard work, sacrifice, and stability. As rising costs continue to squeeze household budgets, some older residents living on fixed incomes face the frightening possibility of falling behind on property taxes and ultimately losing their homes. State Representative Brett Miller (R-41) is…
The Columbia Borough Council meeting Tuesday night began routinely enough, but it quickly became a passionate and emotional discussion about two issues weighing heavily on the community: neighborhood safety and pedestrian safety. In the wake of a recent fatal pedestrian crash that claimed two lives and seriously injured a child, residents arrived prepared to speak,…
By The Columbia Chronicle As communities across Lancaster County continue to navigate challenges and celebrate successes, State Rep. Brett Miller is focusing on initiatives aimed at strengthening public safety, supporting local organizations, and connecting residents with valuable services. In his latest legislative update, Miller highlighted several efforts designed to improve quality of life for residents…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — The Columbia Borough Planning Commission is set to review a proposed zoning amendment Tuesday night that would prohibit data centers in the Borough’s Light Business (LB) zoning district and limit future projects to industrial areas through a conditional use approval process. The proposal follows a closely divided 4-3 vote by Columbia Borough…
COLUMBIA, Pa. — State Rep. Brett Miller, who represents the 41st Legislative District and maintains a district office in Columbia, voted in favor of Pennsylvania’s newly approved 2026-27 state budget, citing significant benefits for local schools, public safety, and infrastructure. According to Miller, one of the biggest winners in the budget package is public education,…
By Jesse Sweigart | The Columbia Chronicle A proposed zoning ordinance authored by Columbia Borough council member Ethan Byers is being promoted as a measure to remove data centers from the former Columbia Airport property. But a closer look at the ordinance raises an important question: Does it actually stop data centers in Columbia, or…
By Jesse Sweigart Columbia Borough Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Paul W. Myers Council Chambers, where members are expected to consider a variety of community, infrastructure, financial, and administrative matters. The meeting is open to the public and provides residents an opportunity to hear directly from borough officials…
A brief exchange during the June 23, 2026 Columbia Borough Council meeting drew attention to a broader conversation about representation, recognition, and the role of local government in community messaging. During the public comment portion of the meeting, a resident addressed council regarding a recently issued Pride Month proclamation, leading to a response from Mayor…
June 23, 2026 | Key Issues, Community Voices, and Major Decisions Columbia Borough Council held its regular meeting on June 23, 2026, covering a wide range of topics—from development proposals and public safety concerns to community events and borough policy changes. Here’s a breakdown of the most important highlights residents should know. Major Proposal: Senior…
The employment contract for Columbia Borough Manager Jack Brommer offers a detailed look into compensation, benefits, and the structure of leadership inside borough government. While much of the agreement follows standard municipal practices, several provisions stand out—raising important questions about transparency, long-term financial impact, and how leadership transitions are handled in Columbia. A Transition That…
Tuesday night’s Columbia Borough Council meeting had a little bit of everything: Concerned residents.Tough questions.A few awkward pauses.And at least one moment where you could practically hear everyone thinking: “…did that actually just get asked?” The Crowd Shows Up (Again) If anyone thought the recent attention around the airport was going to die down… they…
Columbia Borough is heading into what could be one of the most important council meetings of the year and residents are being strongly encouraged to attend. At Tuesday night’s Borough Council meeting at 7:00 PM, council is expected to take action on the future of the former McGinness Airport property, including plans to re‑advertise the…
In government, authority is supposed to be visible. Who drafts.Who negotiates.Who approves.And who signs. But in Columbia Borough, a series of internal documents obtained through Right‑to‑Know requests reveal something very different: A process where contracts move through multiple hands—but final control appears concentrated in one place. Two Parallel Contracts—Two Different Voices The documents show that…
In government, transparency isn’t tested when things are easy. It’s tested when the public starts asking questions—and the answers don’t come quickly. In Columbia Borough, that moment has arrived. And now, there’s a paper trail. The First Document: A Delay, Not an Answer On June 2, 2026, Columbia Borough Manager Jack Brommer responded to a…
In any local government, there are always two versions of events: In Columbia Borough right now, the gap between those two is getting harder to ignore. This isn’t about speculation.It’s about the questions that remain unanswered—and why they matter. The Contract You Still Haven’t Seen Let’s start with the most straightforward issue—and the one that…
In government, moments of concern rarely appear overnight.They build—step by step, decision by decision—until a pattern becomes impossible to ignore. In Columbia Borough, that pattern is now coming into focus. This is a timeline of how we got here. 2024: A Leadership Transition Begins In September 2024, Columbia Borough appointed Steven Kaufhold as borough manager…
