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Election Forums and Voter Guides

• Video of  the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for City Council Seats and Columbia School Board, Thursday, March 19, 6 p.m. at Columbia Public Library
• NAACP Candidate Forum for Columbia, March 24, 7 p.m. at 2nd Missionary Baptist Church, 4th and Broadway, Columbia.
• NAACP Candidate Forum for Fulton, March 23, 6 p.m. at Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1023 Westminster Ave., Fulton.
• League of Women Voters Nonpartisan Voter Guide
• Ballotpedia.org: Find out about ballot issues and candidates on the ballot as well as many other services.

Boone County Races

Information in this list is compiled from the Boone County Clerk’s Office.

School District of Columbia

Election of Directors

Vote for three for a three year term.

• April Ferrão
• Paul Harper
• Keary D. Husain
• John Lyman

Fayette R-III School District

Proposition No. 1

To choose by ballot three directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said School District for a term of three years each. (Vote for three)

• Aaron Bentley
• Max Hilderbrand
• Shauna Young

Question

Shall Fayette R-III School District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $2,000,000, estimated to result in no increase to the District’s debt service property tax levy, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, repairing, renovating, furnishing and equipping school sites and facilities, including improvements and upgrades to the District athletic stadium, restrooms, and concessions stand? If this question is approved, the District’s debt service property tax levy is estimated to remain unchanged at $0.7762 per $100 dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.

Harrisburg R-VIII School District

Election of Directors

Vote for three for a three year term.

• Josh Byrd
• Seth Clatterbuck
• Scott Eaton
• Donald Wesley Moxley

Proposition Harrisburg Schools

Shall the Board of Education of the Harrisburg R-VIII School District, Missouri, be authorized to increase the operating tax levy to $4.4480 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation and to eliminate fully the Proposition C Sales Tax Rollback in its operating levy under Section 164.013 R.S.Mo. for the purposes of attracting and retaining quality certified and support staff, maintaining and expanding educational programming and facilities, and meeting additional operating expenses? (If this proposition is approved, the adjusted operating tax levy of the District is estimated to increase by $0.5000 from $3.9480, currently, to $4.4480 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation for the 2026 Tax Year and will be applied to the assessed valuation for each year thereafter).

New Franklin R-I School District

Election of Directors

Vote for three for a three year term.

No candidate filed. Director(s) to be elected by write-in.

Southern Boone County R-I School District

Board of Education

Vote for three for a three year term.

• Amy Marie Begemann
• Karen Kraus Bill
• Christopher Felmlee
• Jared Vredenburg

Question No. 1

Shall Southern Boone County R-I School District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $4,000,000 for the purpose of improving, renovating, repairing, furnishing and equipping school facilities, including improving parking lots, replacing roofs, and upgrading HVAC systems at various District facilities? If this question is approved, the District’s debt service property tax levy is not expected to
increase above the current debt service property tax levy of $1.7423 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.

Sturgeon R-V School District

Board of Education

Vote for three for a three year term.

• Jacob Douglas Bowne
• Morgan Renae Ritchie
• Kelly Diane Sharp

Proposition R.I.S.E.

Shall the Board of Education of the Sturgeon R-V School District, Missouri, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,800,000) for the purpose of providing funds to waterproof the building by repairing/replacing roofs and performing tuckpointing work; to increase safety by installing a new or extending the existing sprinkler system; to renovate the current kitchen; to complete mechanical, plumbing, and electrical upgrades; to create new and resurface existing parking lots; to the extent funds are available, construct and enhance storage areas District-wide, renovate the athletic complex to improve access and accommodations, and complete other repairs and improvements to the existing facilities of the District; and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the School District is estimated to remain unchanged at $1.2700 per one
hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.

City of Ashland

Mayor

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Loren Plank
• Dorise Slinker

Alderman, Ward One

Vote for one for a two year term.

No candidate filed. Alderman to be elected by write in.

Alderman, Ward Two

Vote for one for a two year term.

No candidate filed. Alderman to be elected by write in.

Alderman, Ward Three

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Ezra Lenon
• Rick Lewis

City of Centralia

Alderman, Ward I

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Harold Deckerd

Alderman, Ward II

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Donald L. Rodgers

Alderman, Ward III

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Landon Magley

Mayor

Vote for one for a three year term.

• Chris Cox

Question 1

Shall the City of Centralia impose a general revenue city sales tax of 2%, which shall represent an increase of one percent (1%) for general revenue purposes?

City of Columbia

Council Member, First Ward

Vote for one for a three year term.

• Valerie Carroll

Council Member, Fifth Ward

Vote for one for a three year term.

• Christina Hartman
• Don Waterman

City of Hallsville

Mayor

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Kate Boatright
• Trynton Roberts

Alderman, Ward I

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Terrance Bodine

Alderman, Ward II

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Bryan Wildenhain

Village of Harrisburg

Board of Trustees

Vote for two for a two year term.

• Charles Roller

Village of Hartsburg

Board of Trustees

Vote for two for a two year term.

No candidates filed. Trustee(s) to be elected by write in.

Village of Pierpont

Board of Trustees

Vote for three for a two year term.

• Andrea Reddick
• Ronald Skiles
• Andy Tiffany

City of Rocheport

Ward 1

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Ron Chapman

Ward 2

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Roman Clarkson
• Alan Cook

City of Sturgeon

Alderman Candidate at Large

Vote for two for a two year term.

• Erik J. Anthes
• David W. Day
• Jayme Beth Holtkamp

Callaway County Races

Information in this list is compiled from the Callaway County Clerk’s Office.

Community R-VI School District

Proposition 1

Vote for three Directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years each.

• Leslie Carter
• Ryan Knipfel
• Brent Raynor
• Strphan Schafer
• Chuck Sommer

Special School Bond Election Proposition K.I.D.S.

Shall the Board of Education of the Community R-VI School District, Missouri, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of One Million Six Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,625,000) for the purpose of providing funds to replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units; to upgrade the playground; to improve the existing circle drive; to address water issues at the agricultural building entrance; to replace the cafeteria freezer and repair/replace cold storage area; to add storage and create a new entrance at the Old Gymnasium; to renovate restrooms; to complete athletic field improvements; to upgrade the existing kitchen; to purchase buses and/or mowing equipment; to the extent funds are available, complete other repairs and improvements to the existing facilities of the District; and issue general obligation bonds for payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the School District is estimated to remain unchanged at $0.5500 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.

City of Auxvasse

Southward Alderman

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Bret Barnes

Southward Alderman

Vote for one for a two year term.

No candidates filed. Alderman to be elected by write in.

Jefferson City School District

Board of Education

Vote for three directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years.

• Gretchen R. Duckworth
• Cierra Griffin
• James W. Kindred, Sr.
• Michelle Rodemeyer
• Kris Scheperle
• Ryan Towner
• Trent Vallandingham

Callaway County Ambulance District

Question

Shall the Callaway County Ambulance District be authorized to impose a local use tax at the same rate as the Callaway County Ambulance District sales tax is reduced or raised by voter approval, the local use tax rate shall also be reduced or raised by same action?

Holts Summit Fire Protection District

Board Member

Vote for one for a three year term.

• Levi Woods

Proposition Fire

Shall the Holts Summit Fire Protection District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $8,000,000 for the purposes of improving emergency services calls reducing response times by purchasing life-saving fire apparatus, medical equipment, auxiliary equipment and vehicles; constructing, improving, equipping and furnishing fire stations and infrastructure; acquiring any land necessary therefor; and refunding outstanding lease obligations.

North Callaway Fire Protection District

Board of Directors

Vote for two.

• Matthew Cain
• Timothy Hays
• Lana Karhoff
• Brent Loutzenhiser
• Joe Spatafora

Fulton School District No. 58

Board of Education

Vote for three Directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years each.

• Joe Bachmann
• Joe Davis
• Connie Epperson
• Emily Omohundro

City of Fulton

First Ward Councilmember

Vote for one.

• Mike West

Second Ward Councilmember

Vote for one

• Mary Rehklau

Third Ward Councilmember

Vote for one.

• Marlene Railton

Fourth Ward Councilmember

Vote for one.

• Bob Washington

City of Jefferson City

City Councilmember Ward 2

Vote for one for a two year term

• Mike Lester

Wellsville-Middletown R-I School District

Proposition 1 (Board of Education)

Vote for three board members who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years each.

• Melissa Beabout
• Chad Scholfield
• Katherine Taylor
• Clinetta Weinrich

South Callaway Fire Protection District

Board Member

Vote for two for a six year term.

• Terry Powers

Board Member

Vote for one for two year unexpired term.

• Jesse Sebacher

City of New Bloomfield

Mayor

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Gary Hoelscher
• Jessica Shaffer

Alderman, Ward One

Vote for one for a two year term.

• David Bulson
• Greg Degn

Question

Shall the City of New Bloomfield impose a citywide sales tax of one- half of one percent for the purpose of improving the public safety of the City including but not limited to expenditures on police equipment, salaries, and facilities? Such funds to be used only for Police purposes.

New Bloomfield R-III School District

Board of Education

Vote for three board members who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years each.

• Lance Martin
• Morgan Starnes
• Angie Robinson Sullivan
• Bethany Kay Walsh

City of Mokane

Alderman at Large

Vote for two for a two year term each.

• Tara Kirk
• Debra R. Taylor

City of Holts Summit

Mayor

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Coltin McGowan
• Landon Oxley

Alderman, Ward I

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Sharon Schlueter

Alderman, Ward II

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Kenneth W. Sloan

City of New Bloomfield

Alderman Ward Two

Vote for one for a two year term.

• Rosemary Augustine