The last time this seat was held by a woman was in April 1988, when former mayor Mary Anne McCollum served the second ward.
COLUMBIA - Columbiaâs second ward will be represented by a woman for the first time in 33 years after Tuesdayâs general municipal election.
Andrea Waner emerged victorious at the end of the night, beating out two other candidates, Bill Weitkemper and Jim Meyer for the City Council spot.
âI am excited and relieved all at the same time, and also terrified,â she said. âItâs going to be great.â
The seat is currently held by Mike Trapp, who did not seek reelection.
Waner wins Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat
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Sasser, Snodgrass elected to CPS Board; Peters, Waner take Council seats
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Boone County polling places on Tuesday s municipal election day will continue coronavirus safety protocols for the second year in a row.
According to the Boone County Clerk, you ll need a mask and an ID to vote at your polling place.
On this year s ballot, voters will be debating over school board positions, city council spots, bond issues and a spot in the state s house of representatives.
Columbians will see five candidates vying for two spots on the school board.
Voters will choose one incumbent, Teresa Maledy and four newcomers including Luke Neal, Katherine Sasser, Aaron Saylor and Jeanne Snodgrass.