Stay up to date on Mid-Missouri races in the April 2, 2019, election with the News Tribune's coverage of contested municipal and school district races and issues.
JEFFERSON CITY MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Jefferson City charter amendments
Jefferson City residents to vote on 3 charter amendments, March 10, 2019: Jefferson City residents will vote on three propositions April 2 that recommend several city charter changes.
City Prosecutor
Jefferson City candidates file campaign financial reports, March 31, 2019: Campaign committees for Jefferson City Council, mayoral, city prosecutor and municipal judge candidates in Tuesday's municipal election recently filed their eight-days-before-election reports with the Missouri Ethics Commission.
Municipal judge, city prosecutor candidates discuss municipal court issues, March 27, 2019: Municipal judge and city prosecutor candidates said during Faith Voices' candidate forum that there are several important issues impacting Jefferson City Municipal Court.
Jefferson City judge, prosecutor candidates debate mental health court, March 24, 2019: Seeing a need in the community, the candidates for Jefferson City municipal judge and city prosecutor all said there should be more resources and partnerships diverted toward a mental health program at the municipal court.
Jefferson City prosecutor candidates look at changes to the office, March 20, 2019: Both city prosecutor candidates said during the News Tribune's candidate forum that they would pursue changes to the office to make it more efficient, if elected April 2.
WATCH: Jefferson City Candidate Forum, March 19, 2019: The Jefferson City News Tribune hosted a forum at City Hall featuring candidates seeking Jefferson City offices - including mayor, city prosecutor and municipal judge - in the April 2 municipal election.
2 candidates eye Jefferson City prosecutor position, March 10, 2019: In hopes of expanding the Jefferson City municipal court's programs, two local lawyers are running for the city prosecutor position in the April 2 election. The candidates are Gaylin Carver and Scott Evans.
Municipal Judge
Jefferson City candidates file campaign financial reports, March 31, 2019: Campaign committees for Jefferson City Council, mayoral, city prosecutor and municipal judge candidates in Tuesday's municipal election recently filed their eight-days-before-election reports with the Missouri Ethics Commission.
Municipal judge, city prosecutor candidates discuss municipal court issues, March 27, 2019: Municipal judge and city prosecutor candidates said during Faith Voices' candidate forum that there are several important issues impacting Jefferson City Municipal Court.
Jefferson City judge, prosecutor candidates debate mental health court, March 24, 2019: Seeing a need in the community, the candidates for Jefferson City municipal judge and city prosecutor all said there should be more resources and partnerships diverted toward a mental health program at the municipal court.
Municipal judge candidates talk about alternative penalties, March 20, 2019: Municipal court should utilize creative ways like community service to impose penalties for minor offenses on a case-by-case basis, the municipal judge candidates said during the News Tribune's candidate forum.
WATCH: Jefferson City Candidate Forum, March 19, 2019: The Jefferson City News Tribune hosted a forum at City Hall featuring candidates seeking Jefferson City offices - including mayor, city prosecutor and municipal judge - in the April 2 municipal election.
3 candidates sets eyes on Jefferson City municipal judge position, March 10, 2019: Three candidates are vying for the Jefferson City municipal judge seat in the April 2 election. They are Brian Stumpe, Angela Silvey and Tim Anderson.
Mayor
Mayoral candidates talk Jefferson City's strengths, weaknesses, March 31, 2019: While the residents are the Capital City's top strength, the Jefferson City mayoral candidates said, the community currently faces several challenges.
Jefferson City candidates file campaign financial reports, March 31, 2019: Campaign committees for Jefferson City Council, mayoral, city prosecutor and municipal judge candidates in Tuesday's municipal election recently filed their eight-days-before-election reports with the Missouri Ethics Commission.
Mayoral candidates talk community policing, emergency housing, March 29, 2019: Education and communication are the most important aspects when pushing community policing and gun violence reform locally, the Jefferson City mayoral candidates said during a forum at Lincoln University.
Jefferson City mayoral candidates talk street conditions, March 20, 2019: While there is a need to improve street infrastructure in Jefferson City, the mayoral candidates had different suggestions for how to do so during the News Tribune's candidate forum.
WATCH: Jefferson City Candidate Forum, March 19, 2019: The Jefferson City News Tribune hosted a forum at City Hall featuring candidates seeking Jefferson City offices - including mayor, city prosecutor and municipal judge - in the April 2 municipal election.
Jefferson City mayoral candidates Tergin, Lewis talk goals, March 10, 2019: Two candidates are running for the position of Jefferson City mayor in the April 2 municipal election. They are incumbent Carrie Tergin and challenger Tiwan Lewis.
JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
JCPS school board candidates tackle recycling, scheduling questions, March 31, 2019: The News Tribune recently asked the candidates for Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education to answer a series of questions, some submitted by readers and some from the News Tribune staff.
JCPS candidates talk school safety, community partnerships, March 29, 2019: Questions asked during a forum at Lincoln University of the four candidates running for two available three-year term positions on Jefferson City Public Schools' Board of Education touched on issues that have been continual topics for the district in recent months and years, including the decision to change school start times, diversity, lawsuits, and workplace culture and climate.
JCPS board candidates discuss whether district has a 'diversity problem,' March 27, 2019: The four candidates for Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education addressed a variety of topics during a March 20 forum hosted by the News Tribune - one of which was whether the school district has a "diversity problem."
JCPS candidates discuss classroom technology, March 27, 2019: A reader asked candidates for Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education about the district's use of technology at different grade levels.
JCPS candidates file finance reports, March 27, 2019: The campaigns for three of the four JCPS Board of Education candidates filed their eight-day-before-election reports with the Missouri Ethics Commission between March 22-25.
JCPS board of education candidates discuss impacts of start time change, March 17, 2019: Jefferson City Public Schools' Board of Education approved a major operations change by the district at last Monday's meeting, and the News Tribune asked the four school board candidates running for election April 2 what the next steps for the district should look like.
JCPS lawsuits are a conversation topic at candidate forum, March 21, 2019: What's next for the school district in terms of priorities and possible improvements was what the four school board candidates talked about March 20 at a candidate forum sponsored by the News Tribune.
WATCH VIDEO: Jefferson City School Board Candidate Forum, March 20, 2019: The Jefferson City News Tribune hosted a forum featuring the four candidates seeking two seats on the Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education in the April 2 municipal election.
BLAIR OAKS R-2 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Blair Oaks superintendent: Message clear on new high school plan, March 22, 2019: Only a few members of the public attended an information session about the school district's April 2 ballot issues for a new high school, but Superintendent Jim Jones said the turnout was evidence of the consistency and availability of the district's message.
Blair Oaks school board candidates discuss district's financial, space needs, March 17, 2019: The News Tribune asked the five Blair Oaks Board of Education candidates running for two available seats in April what they see of the future in revenue terms, and what they would do if elected to serve on the board and the bond issue to build a new high school were to fail at the polls.
Blair Oaks school board candidates discuss qualifications at forum, March 6, 2019: The News Tribune held a Blair Oaks school board candidate forum where all five candidates were in attendance: incumbents Jason Paulsmeyer and Mark Brandt and newcomers Calvin Wilbers, Dale Verslues and Tim Luebbering.
Blair Oaks leaders: New high school the priority, March 6, 2019: A new high school is "not just the highest priority, but it is the priority," Blair Oaks' Superintendent Jim Jones said of the school's April ballot issues during a forum hosted by the News Tribune.
WATCH: Blair Oaks Forum, March 5, 2019: Watch archived video of Superintendent Jim Jones explaining the Blair Oaks bond issue and levy increase and the five school board candidates answering questions about school issues.
OTHER MID-MISSOURI ELECTIONS
New Bloomfield to see contested alderman races, March 30, 2019: The April 2 ballot will feature two contested municipal races in New Bloomfield with Ward 1 voters choosing an alderman from three candidates. Two candidates are seeking the Ward 2 seat.
Tax levy proposition on New Bloomfield's ballot, March 30, 2019: New Bloomfield school district voters will see Proposition Y on the ballot during the April 2 election.
Southern Boone County has several election issues to watch, March 29, 2019: The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District and the Southern Boone County R-1 School District have placed tax levy increases on the ballot.
2 running for Osage Fire Protection District board, March 24, 2019: Two candidates are running for an open seat on the Osage Fire Protection District Board of Directors.
Jamestown seeking sales-tax increase, March 27, 2019: Jamestown residents will vote again on a proposed 1-cent sales tax increase on the April 2 ballot.
Jamestown mayoral election features 2 candidates, March 20, 2019: Incumbent Jamestown Mayor Dayna Coonce will face challenger Larry Borts in the April 2 election.
5 candidates eye Cole County R-5 school board seats, March 20, 2019: Voters will choose from five candidates for Cole County R-5 school board in Eugene. Two incumbents and three newcomers want one of two three-year spots on the board.
3 candidates seeking 2 seats on Russellville school board, March 20, 2019: Two incumbents and a challenger are seeking two three-year terms on the Russellville Board of Education in the April 2 municipal election.
3 candidates seek Russellville East Ward seat, March 20, 2019: Three candidates are running for the East Ward seat on the Russellville Board of Aldermen in the April 2 election. The candidates are Ben Homeyer, Sharon Williams and Russell Wilson.
Incumbent California alderman faces challenger, March 20, 2019: An incumbent California alderman will face a challenger in the April 2 election, while two incumbents and the mayor are unopposed in the city election.
3 seeking 2 seats on Prairie Home school board, March 20, 2019: Three candidates are seeking two three-year terms on the Prairie Home Board of Education in the April 2 election.
Holts Summit candidates discuss police agreement, development, March 19, 2019: Five candidates for alderman positions in Holts Summit - three for a Ward 1 seat and two for a Ward 2 seat - will be on the ballot April 2 for the city's municipal election.
Meet the New Bloomfield Ward 1 alderman candidates, March 17, 2019: Three Ward 1 alderman candidates are on the ballot for New Bloomfield's April 2 municipal election.