Barbara Hoppe
Candidate for Columbia City Council Sixth Ward Representative
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General information
Full name
Barbara Hoppe
Age
58
Education
J. D., University of Missouri Law School, B.A., education, history and political science, University of Michigan.
Experience
Hoppe has represented the Sixth Ward on the Columbia City Council since 2006, during which time she attended training sessions and meetings with the Missouri Municipal League, the National League of Cities and New Partners for Smart Growth.
Other information
Supports expansion of Discovery Ridge Research Park, rezoning to expand ABC Labs, creating economic and sustainability director positions for the city, Boone Hospital improvements, keeping the State Historical Society of Missouri in Columbia, and finding a permanent home for the Columbia Farmers Market. Additionally, Hoppe wants to improve traffic congestion in the Lenoir Street area in southwest Columbia, invest in renewable energy, encourage community policing and advocate for neighborhood watch programs.