Page 6 - David Seamon News Today

David Seamon methodically came to his decision to run for Columbia mayor within a month of Brian Treeces announcement that he would not be seeking reelection.

After Mayor Brian Treece announced last year he would not be running for reelection, Barbara Buffaloe found herself repeating a similar refrain to those around her.

Randy Minchews idea to run for mayor of Columbia began in earnest after losing the Sixth Ward city council election last year.

Columbia voters will make a decision about future leadership within City Hall when they elect a new mayor in the April 5 municipal election.

Learning about the lack of solid waste staff, low pay and poor treatment by some residents led Tanya Heath to want to have a direct hand in the change she wants to see.

Candidates Barbara Buffaloe, Tanya Heath, Randy Minchew and David Seamon talked trash collection, ARPA funds and crime.

Barbara Buffaloe, Tanya Heath and David Seamon took part in the discussion. Randy Minchew was not present.

Maria Oropallo is suspending her campaign for mayor of Columbia, leaving just four candidates in the race that will be decided April 5.

Oropallo said she was dropping out of the race because of monetary issues.

Columbia mayoral and city council candidates address various community issues in a town hall meeting Saturday.