Columbia Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Jai Lipscomb

Candidate for Mayor

7 candidates · 2 seats3 sourced positions

Jai Lipscomb is running for mayor of Columbia in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Eric Previti, Stewart Parker, Ashley Townsend and Timothy Johnson.

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Columbia realtor since 2005 and founder of the nonprofit All Hands on Deck.

Where Jai Lipscomb stands: positions on the record

Growth costs1 sourced position

Said growth should pay for growth and that longtime residents should not be footing the bill for new infrastructure and services.
“That means making growth pay for growth.”
Own statementMain Street Maury · Jun 15, 2026

Growth1 sourced position

Said Columbia can embrace growth while protecting its character, history and sense of community.
“We can embrace growth while still protecting the character, history, and sense of community that make Columbia special.”
Own statementMain Street Maury · Jun 15, 2026

Priorities1 sourced position

as reported by Main Street Maury; not a direct quote
Policy priorities include infrastructure, public safety, keeping Columbia affordable and living wages.
Own statementMain Street Maury · Jun 15, 2026

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