Columbia City Council

The Columbia City Council is the lawmaking body of the city of Columbia, Missouri. It has seven elected members, including the Mayor of Columbia. Each member represents one of the city's six wards, except the mayor who is elected by city-wide vote. Council members are elected for three-year terms. Elections are held annually, as the terms are staggered.[1]

In addition to lawmaking, the main duties of the council include hiring a city manager and appointing citizens to boards and commissions; of which there are 57 as of 2019.[2] The council members receive a stipend; however, there is ongoing debate over making members full-time city employees.[3]

The council meets in Columbia's City Hall, also known as the Daniel Boone Building.

Membership

The most recent municipal election was in April 2025. Since 2022, De'Carlon Seewood has served as city manager, hired by the council.[4]

Ward / Position Map Member Took office Current term expires
Mayor Barbara Buffaloe 2022 2028
Ward 1 Valerie Carroll 2024 2026
Ward 2 Vacant
Ward 3 Jacque Sample 2025 2028
Ward 4 Nick Foster 2022 2028
Ward 5 Donald Waterman 2023 2026
Ward 6 Betsy Peters 2015 2027

See also

References

  1. ^ "City Council". City of Columbia. Archived from the original on April 11, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  2. ^ "Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces". City of Columbia. Archived from the original on February 25, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  3. ^ Bishop, Lauren (February 20, 2019). "Should City Council members be full-time employees? Thomas says yes". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  4. ^ Dunlap, Charles. "New Columbia city manager De'Carlon Seewood focused on engagement with 'informed, active' residents". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 9, 2024.

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