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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Bob McDavid defeated challenger Sid Sullivan with more than 60% of the vote.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Congresswoman said she thinks the closure in Columbia would cause safety problems.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Officials announced a tentative agreement Tuesday to save the city's oldest building, the Niedermeyer House.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid and challenger Sid Sullivan squared off during a candidate forum on Friday afternoon.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid and Boone County Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill gave presentations to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Sid Sullivan is challenging incumbent Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid on the April 2 ballot.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  The mayor of Columbia says he plans to seek re-election for a second term.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  Since the Mizzou Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks both come from a city named Columbia, the mayors have decided to put up a friendly wager for a new Columbia Cup.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The mayor of Columbia dropped in to make a pitch to the council to support development at the Columbia Regional Airport.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid said the $3 million would go into an escrow account to show commitment to a potential new airline at Columbia Regional Airport.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid announced a new proposal for city pensions that could save taxpayers $50 million.

Monday, June 04, 2012  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid’s FastCAT bus route plan is up for a first reading before the city council tonight.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  The White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley joined Mayor Bob McDavid for a roundtable discussion on renewable energy.

Monday, January 03, 2011  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid says he will ask the city council Monday night for a resolution of support for the city position on the Hinkson Creek TMDL, or total maximum daily load.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Former Columbia Mayoral Candidate Sean O’Day released a statement Wednesday announcing his endorsement of mayoral candidate Sid Sullivan.