The 2015 campaign for the City
Council District 2 seat was born in Hill’s Barber Shop on Elmwood Avenue in
Columbia.
For months, conversation in
the barber shop about the lack of council representation in District 2 was the
dominating topic. It was believed that the district had been neglected and
forgotten far too long. Subsequently, it was determined that something had to be
done concerning the situation. That’s when in early June 2015, a small group of concerned patrons of the
Barber Shop decided to form a serious search committee in order to find an
outstanding candidate to run for council and who knew the district and would
serve its residents well.
After several interviews
with prospective candidates, the recent candidate-elect agreed to run for the
seat. A number of long term residents from across the district formed a
volunteer campaign committee with others joining who brought unique talents to
the table.
The campaign began to
positively move forward when the chosen candidate begun to meet with individuals
and groups throughout the district. The campaign
staff and workers were meeting
twice a week to strategize and to discuss various task.
More importantly, many
outstanding community leaders and groups were sought for counsel and support. Further,
members of the business community supported the campaign.
The campaign’s main focus
was to ensure that District 2 citizens and neighborhoods were relevant. Also,
that it should be realized the business districts and neighborhoods shared a
common interest of success.
In closing, the success of
the campaign is attributed to an outstanding councilman-elect, an exceptional group
of hard working campaign volunteers, dedicated community and business leaders and
especially the resident voters throughout District 2.This was the winning
combination for the general election and subsequently the run-off election on
November 17, 2015.
Let us all make District 2
and Columbia a great place to live, work and have fun.
