Vera for CoMo City Council

Candidate for Columbia City Council, Ward 2

I am running for City Council because I love Columbia. I met my husband here. I started a family here. I found my community here. I believe that my experience in public service, knowledge of Columbia, and dedication to community involvement can help make Columbia a truly safe place for everyone.

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I am incredibly honored to receive the endorsement from LiUNA 955. Read below 👇 "Workers keep Columbia moving, and they deserve leaders who are going to fight for them," Elwood said. "I'm proud to stand with union labor and will work
This evening I had the joy of attending the City of Columbia’s Pride Month Proclamation, read by Mayor Barbara Buffaloe at Arch and Column. As a queer woman, Pride is especially important to me. I’m proud to stand with others who are wo
Endorsement Alert! 🧡 What an honor to accept an endorsement tonight from @liuna955, a union near and dear to my heart. Having seen contract negotiations from the union side of the table, I would be thrilled to sit with the City and help keep negotia
Memorial Day is a time to recognize those who have given their lives for our country. Over the weekend, I was able to visit and decorate the graves of my beloved grandparents, two of whom were veterans. Today, Monday morning, I had the privilege of
Vera Elwood | Ward 2 City Council Candidate | Columbia, Missouri

Through my work on the City Council, I hope to increase bus lines and frequency to the second ward, improve walk-ability and bike-ability throughout the community, and increase access to paratransit for our disabled community members. I hope to ensure community policing in our neighborhoods, coupled with mental health supports and addiction treatment for our unhoused populations.


I see all of these as labor issues; in order to have excellent city services, we must be a competitive employer that works in cooperation with our city unions. Columbia, Missouri is a home and destination for a progressive, diverse community, and I believe that the city must work to ensure through policy that all members of the community continue to feel welcome and safe here.

Policy Priorities

A foundation for all

  • Fully staffing city departments

  • Revitalizing our public infrastructure

Opportunity for All

  • Advocating for our neighbors

  • Prioritizing local labor

safety for all

  • Supporting Vision Zero for safe streets

  • Ensuring accessibly in our neighborhoods

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