Barbara Buffaloe

Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe says this Saturday's 2nd annual Community Summit is a free, open-house event designed for residents to interact directly with every city department, learn about city operations, and vote on their priorities for budgeting and services. Parking downtown will be free! March 10, 2026

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.