Columbia City Council
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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.
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 |  |
Vera Elwood | 2025 | 2027 |
| Ward 3 |  |
Jacque Sample | 2025 | 2028 |
| Ward 4 |  |
Nick Foster | 2022 | 2028 |
| Ward 5 |  |
Donald Waterman | 2023 | 2026 |
| Ward 6 |  |
Betsy Peters | 2015 | 2027 |
