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1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Tracy Glantz |Matthew Hall

The Columbia City Council votes on the first reading to repeal the citywide ban on conversion therapy during a meeting of the council on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The council voted 4-3 to repeal the ban. A second vote is required to rescind the ordinance. Tracy Glantz [email protected] Bullies always believe they will get the better of you until they don’t.

1 month ago | islandpacket.com | Joshua Boucher |Matthew Hall

People listen to the public comment period during a meeting of the Columbia City Council on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The chambers were at capacity as the council considered voting to repeal the city’s ban on conversion therapy.