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City Hall Fellows

Submitted by Sam Johnson on Sun, 08/15/2010 - 1:02pm
The City of Columbia enjoys amazing resources that we must make sure we are capitalizing on. We have a wide array of academic institutions all within our city limits and an overwhelming influx of some of the nation’s most talented and brightest students at our schools of higher learning. It is imperative to the progress of our city to actively engage both these students and these colleges.
 

Benjamin Transition Team releases report

Submitted by Sam Johnson on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 5:57pm
Columbia, SC – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin’s Transition Team made its full report to City Council today completing a nearly two-month long process of public input and examination.

“I am constantly impressed and encouraged by the amazing wealth of talent right here in Columbia,” Benjamin said. “I hope they will continue to be engaged as we move forward with these proposals.”

City of Columbia’s Gamecock Baseball National Championship Parade Draws Phenomenal Crowd

Submitted by Steve Benjamin on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 4:41pm

​Business Community Partners to Fund Parade

Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Councilheld a parade today, July 2, 2010, that drew a crowd of approximately 42,000 citizens, Gamecock fans and supporters to the State House grounds.

Benjamin Announces Transition Team

Submitted by Michael Wukela on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 4:07pm
Columbia, SC – In his continuing effort to bring together a broad cross-section of business, government, neighborhood, and community leaders to help address the key challenges facing our city, Columbia Mayor-elect Steve Benjamin today announced his four Transition Team Co-Chairs as:

An Update from the Mayor-Elect!

Submitted by Steve Benjamin on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 9:37pm


Dear friends,

On June 30th, I will stand before the people of Columbia and swear the oath of office to become mayor.

Benjamin to tour Congaree River

Submitted by Michael Wukela on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:42pm
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayoral Candidate Steve Benjamin will be touring the Congaree River today starting at 4:00 PM as part of his ongoing discussion about the need to protect Columbia’s waterways.
 
All media interested in attending should contact Michael Wukela at 843-409-2320.
 
Video of the full tour will be provided upon request.
 
 
What:                   Benjamin for Mayor River Tour
 

Benjamin releases campaign ad “One Columbia”

Submitted by Sam Johnson on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 12:50pm
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Mayoral Candidate Steve Benjamin took another huge step today in the race for Columbia's future by tackling the airwaves with his campaign’s first television advertisement.
 

Innovation and Arts

Submitted by Steve Benjamin on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 6:25pm

I truly believe that Columbia can become the most talented, educated and entrepreneurial city in America.

In order for this vision to become a reality we must have a thriving arts community.

The arts enrich the spirit of our city, whether on canvas or the stage, established institutions or upstart funky musicians---they bring us together.

The Common Sense Budget

Submitted by Steve Benjamin on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 1:29pm
Columbia doesn’t have a revenue problem – it has a priorities problem!
 
As mayor, Steve Benjamin will start over from zero and build a budget that accurately represents Columbia’s priorities and makes Public Safety JOB NUMBER ONE!
 
It’s time to take the budget out of the back room and set a clear course for fiscal responsibility that reduces the city’s fleet, maximizes technology, and eliminates waste in all departments.
 
This is how we start putting Common Sense back in Columbia’s Budget.

Ministers Endorse Benjamin

Submitted by Sam Johnson on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 4:24pm
“We need a mayor who believes in what Columbia can be.”
 
COLUMBIA, SC – A group of local ministers stood in support of Steve Benjamin’s Campaign to be Mayor of Columbia at a news conference Wednesday saying, “Now, more than ever, we need a mayor who believes in what Columbia can be.”

“One candidate has stepped forward with a vision of hope and optimism, a vision of promise and renewal, a vision to bring us together as ONE people – ONE Columbia,” said Rev. Willie Givens “That’s why we are proud today to announce that we are supporting Steve Benjamin for Mayor of Columbia.”
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