Columbia, Arvin Plan Special Elections for Vacant Council Seats

Columbia City Council member Lisa Meyer has announced her resignation from the Ward 2 seat, effective May 16, 2025, due to health reasons. In response, the council unanimously approved a special election to be held on August 5, 2025, to fill the vacancy. Candidates interested in running for the seat can begin filing on May 13, with the deadline set for June 3 at 5 p.m. The seat will remain vacant until a successor is elected and qualified. The council emphasized its responsibility to call this special election, and outlined a timeline for candidate communications and ballot preparation. The fiscal impact of the special election is currently unknown, referencing a previous special election that cost over $92,000.