(LISTEN): Columbia activist explains election law complaint against mayor, council members

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A Columbia activist believes the mayor and four city council members violated a state election law that prohibits elected officials from using public resources to advocate for a ballot issue. He’s filed a complaint with the Secretary of State. Anthony Willroth appeared on 93.9 The Eagle’s Columbia Buzz program Sunday morning. Willroth said he wanted council members’ vocal support of councilman Nick Knoth from the city council dais investigated by an agency independent of the city. Knoth is facing a recall election.