Elwood endorsed by former councilwoman in Columbia’s Ward 2 race

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

One of the candidates in Columbia’s Ward 2 race has been endorsed by a former council member.

Vera Elwood announced in a Friday evening press release that former Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner has signed off on her campaign.

“I wholeheartedly endorse Vera for Second Ward City Council and can’t wait to watch her lead,” Waner was quoted in the release.

This is the second former Ward 2 council member to support a current candidate. Former Ward 2 Councilwoman Lisa Meyer asked candidate Ken Rice to run for the seat, according to a previous press release from Rice’s campaign.

The city called for a special election on Aug. 5 after Meyer announced that she would step down on May 16. 

Waner served as the Ward 2 councilperson from 2021-23 and announced her resignation in October 2023 after she moved out of the ward. Rachel Proffitt was picked by the council to represent the ward until Meyer won the subsequent election.