Randy McBroom
About
Randy McBroom's platform centers around managing the ongoing growth in Columbia while prioritizing investments in stronger infrastructure to support the expanding community.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureFocus on managing city growth and building stronger infrastructure.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 34:05
- Avg per meeting
- 2:16
- Segments
- 741
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate
Adjusts allocations within the IDB fiscal year budget.
Water Facilities Financing and $75M SRF Loan
Water bills are projected to increase by 20% annually for five years, raising typical residential bills significantly.
Major Home Occupation Permit for South High Street
Negligible impact on municipal revenue, limited to standard business licensing fees.
Casey Lane Rezoning and Traffic Safety Concerns
Potential change in property values and future residential development potential.
Temporary Data Center Moratorium
None directly on city revenue immediately, but ensures future developments properly fund infrastructure impacts.
Miracle League Playground Contribution
The project phase totals approximately $750,000, with roughly $498,000 remaining to be raised.
Historic District Design Guidelines and Permitted Features
The applicant avoids costs of an altered pole sign that would have put the whole property out of compliance.
Family Child Care Home Zoning Regulations
None directly from the planning commission action, but supports local workforce and student childcare access.
Spring Hill Wastewater Interlocal Agreement
Study costs are fully reimbursed by Spring Hill.
TVA Transmission Line Easement at Columbia Rail Site
The IDB will receive ten dollars ($10.00) and other valuable consideration, with TVA remaining liable for any direct physical damage to land or crops.
Martin Drive Place subdivision (44 units)
The developer pays for new water infrastructure, including main extensions and meters, before deeding it to CPWS.
Beer permit applications for Twice Daily stores and Center of Hope New Year's Eve event
No direct cost to taxpayers; permit fees are paid by the applicants.
Subdivision Infrastructure and Plat Recording Timelines
Letters of credit and surety bonds total hundreds of thousands of dollars per project to guarantee public infrastructure completion.
Honey Farms PUD Master Plan Amendment for Taco Bell
Design modifications impact construction costs and architectural compliance for developers.
public works equipment
Your local tax dollars funded these upgrades, but they should pay off by making city cleanup way more efficient.
Setback Variance for Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing
Expands affordable housing stock and increases local property tax base upon completion.
Exterior alterations without prior approval, 319 W. 6th Street
Downtown building repairs at 41 Public Square
Commercial Architectural Standards and Material Compliance
Private construction costs for commercial developers.
Review of Inactive Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
None immediate, though future zoning changes could affect property valuations and development rights.
Decisions during term (381)
Recorded while McBroom was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda (Final Plats)
Bear Creek Plaza Plat Approval (Tracks 3 and 4)
Deferral of Updated Municipal Bylaws
Deferral of Zoning Text Amendments (Items 3 through 7)
Approval of Agenda as Amended
Approval of September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 7.1-7.5, 7.7-7.14)
Interlocal Agreement with Spring Hill for Wastewater Conveyance
Contribution to Miracle League of Columbia
Resolution No. 26-62 - Tax Corrections
Resolution No. 26-63 - Designating Fire & Rescue Training Facility
Ordinance No. 4594 - FY 2026-2027 Budget Amendment (Second Reading)
Ordinance No. 4595 - Electric Line Easement on Hampshire Pike
Ordinance No. 4596 - Temporary Data Center Moratorium (Second Reading)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVE A THREE-YEAR RENEWABLE BID AWARD TO BEST CLEANERS OF COLUMBIA FOR THE CLEANING, ALTERATION, AND REPAIR OF UNIFORMS - FINANCE.
APPROVE THE CERTIFICATION OF CITY OF COLUMBIA REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS FOR THE YEAR 2026 - CITY RECORDER'S OFFICE.
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA AND AMERICAN MARKETING & PUBLISHING FOR TEXT MARKETING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,795 - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE.
Voting record (31)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.