Barbara Buffaloe

The survey also showed dissatisfaction with public safety efforts downtown.

The meeting comes after a weekend with multiple incidents of gun violence, but the meeting has been on Gov. Mike Kehoe's calendar since early December

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe met with UM System President Mun Choi this week to discuss crime in Columbia.

Buffaloe has proposed the creation of a collegiate advisory council to discuss initiatives to address violence downtown.

Homeless Columbia residents

Current mayor Barbara Buffaloe was elected to another term Tuesday night. Her win came after a race focused on public safety and state advocacy.

Incumbent Barbara Buffaloe held on to her seat Tuesday night.

One complaint was against Mizzou head football coach Eli Drinkwitz, who supports Murphy's campaign.

The local firefighters union withheld its endorsement of mayoral and city council candidates.

The Columbia Police Officers Association has recently called out the Columbia City Council and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe on social media for what its members see as a lack of support for law enforcement amid rising crime. However, crime rates in Columbia may not be as high as officers claim.