Residents can navigate the branches of local government a little easier by taking the virtual route.
Just a few mouse clicks will help them find answers to both common and uncommon questions about Columbia and Boone County government services and departments. Both the city of Columbia and Boone County have Web sites. The city site offers summaries of departments and their services, provides insight into utility services and allows residents to report problems like potholes or troubled trash collection. It also contains information about bus routes and city ordinances, plus links that take Internet users to other places in virtual Columbia. The Columbia site also provides the names of council members and ward maps, enabling surfers to find out who their city council representative is.