(LISTEN): Columbia city council candidate Lisa Meyer appears on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”

The city of Columbia is currently 37 police officers short. Voters in Columbia’s second ward will see two candidates on their April city council ballot: Lisa Meyer and Robert Schreiber. Ms. Meyer joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri,” telling listeners that public safety and getting a fully-staffed CPD are her two top priorities. Ms. Meyer tells listeners that she wants the best of the best at CPD, emphasizing the importance of character in candidates. Ms. Meyer grew up on a farm in rural Summerfield, Illinois and has worked as a medical assistant, the arts and as a financial adviser before real estate. Ms. Meyer has been endorsed by the Columbia Police Officers Association (CPOA) and by the Columbia Realtors. Her opponent, Mr. Schreiber, is backed by the Laborers union. The union praises his commitment to working families. Mr. Meyer did NOT criticize Mr. Schreiber on the program, noting she’s invited him for coffee and emphasizes the importance of running a positive campaign. Mr. Schreiber has also been running a positive campaign: