3-461: 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. In addition to lawmaking, the main duties of
6-444: A third term. Columbia Sustainability Manager Barbara Buffaloe became mayor, receiving 42.9% of the vote against Randy Minchew, David Seamon and two minor candidates. Since 2022, De'Carlon Seewood has served as city manager, hired by the council. 38°57′6.94″N 92°19′44.39″W / 38.9519278°N 92.3289972°W / 38.9519278; -92.3289972 Lawmaking Too Many Requests If you report this error to
9-594: The council include hiring a city manager and appointing citizens to boards and commissions; of which there are 57 as of 2019. The council members receive a stipend; however, there is ongoing debate over making members full-time city employees. The council meets in Columbia's City Hall , also known as the Daniel Boone Building. The most recent municipal election was April 5, 2022 . Incumbent Mayor Brian Treece announced he would not seek re-election for
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