Columbia Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Pamela
Hoots
Pamela Hoots, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Columbia in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Columbia, first elected mayor in 1989 and elected again in 2018 and 2022.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Incumbent Mayor Pamela Hoots is unopposed and appears alone on the ballot for mayor. Adair County Community Voice · Jun 3, 2026
On the record: Pamela Hoots
4 sourced01Past elections1 sourced position
Was elected mayor of Columbia in 1989, 2018 and 2022, and is seeking a third consecutive term.
Own statementAdair County Community Voice · Mar 4, 2026Link
02Property taxes1 sourced position
Welcomed the 2026 property tax rate of 16.2 cents per $100, down from 18.6 cents in 2025.
We are pleased to be able to lower taxes again for the residents of our community”
Own statementColumbiaMagazine.com · Sep 10, 2026Link
03Data centers1 sourced position
Said the city wants to be proactive on data centers (June 2026).
Own statementAdair County Community Voice · Jun 17, 2026Link
04Police cameras1 sourced position
Said the only camera in the city limits is a highway department camera used mainly for road weather, in response to questions about Flock cameras.
There is only one camera in the city limits of Columbia and it is a highway department camera”
Own statementAdair County Community Voice · Oct 7, 2026Link
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