Each member represents one of the city's six wards, except the mayor who is elected by city-wide vote.
[1] In addition to lawmaking, the main duties of the council include hiring a city manager and appointing citizens to boards and commissions; of which there are 57 as of 2019.
[3] The council meets in Columbia's City Hall, also known as the Daniel Boone Building.
Incumbent Mayor Brian Treece announced he would not seek re-election for a third term.
[4] Columbia Sustainability Manager Barbara Buffaloe became mayor, receiving 42.9% of the vote against Randy Minchew, David Seamon and two minor candidates.