Barry Ford resigns from Council

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On Monday night, Columbia Borough Council accepted the resignation of Barry Ford, a longtime councilman. Barry allowed us to share his resignation letter, shown below. We will miss his presence on council and wish him all the best.


Comments

Sharon said…
Good luck Barry and thanks for your service.
June 15, 2016 at 9:18 PM
Anonymous said…
God bless and thank you.
June 15, 2016 at 9:19 PM
Anonymous said…
Barry, thanks for your time and effort in serving our borough. Will be praying for you. Paul H.
June 15, 2016 at 9:23 PM
Anonymous said…
thank you and you take care of yourself. Praying for improved health.
June 16, 2016 at 6:34 AM
Anonymous said…
Thanks for your service and get well soon.
June 16, 2016 at 12:04 PM
Anonymous said…
thank you Barry! take care and listen :)
June 17, 2016 at 6:42 AM
Anonymous said…
The citizens of this town lost a true advocate with Barry's resignation. He was truly concerned for the quality of life for the residents and worked to tirelessly to improve it.
Why are so many of the Codes department employees resigning? Who do we have left on staff? Any truth to the rumor that a resignation letter submitted by one employee who sited poor management?
June 18, 2016 at 7:36 AM
Anonymous said…
Poor management,,, or the employee thought Columbia was a Cake Walk?
Hire people with a backbone, they will need it!
June 22, 2016 at 10:47 PM
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