Sugar Land residents have another chance to make their voices heard before the city welcomes a new mayor and two City Council members.

The Boone County Democratic Central Committee on Sunday, June 15, unanimously endorsed Vera Elwood for Columbia City Council. The election is Aug. 5 and she is facing off against Ken Rice for the Ward 2 seat following the resignation of Lisa Meyer in May.

Voters in the Hallsville School District are wondering what comes next after the Missouri State Auditor’s Office has yet to certify the April election results where voters approved a $6.5 million bond.

State Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City) is looking to become the Cole County Clerk next year. Griffth – who will be at the end of the limits of his term next year – told ABC 17 News on Wednesday that he plans on running for the clerk’s office.