Douglas Garmer, candidate for City Council Ward 1 in Columbia, IL

Name: Douglas Garmer

Political party (if applicable): Unaffiliated

Age as of April 6, 2021: 57

Campaign website or social media page: None

Office seeking: City of Columbia, IL - Alderman - Ward 1

Are you an incumbent? No

Previous offices sought: None

Occupation: Retired senior manager - AT&T

Education: Bachelor’s degree, business administration, Webster University; Chancellor’s Certificates, Economic Development and Planning & Zoning, UMSL

Please list highlights of your civic involvement: Current/Active: Plan Commissioner/Chairman, City of Columbia, IL; Human Support Services, Board of Directors member and Finance Committee member/Chairman, Waterloo, IL; Faith Lutheran Church, member/Elder, Columbia, IL

Why are you running? To provide a fresh perspective in helping to guide a developing city.

What is the top issue in your race, and how would you address it? Logical and competent city development and progress through strategic business growth and passionate citizen advocacy.

Why should people vote for you? I’m invested in and love my city and community and only have their best interests at heart.

This story was originally published March 3, 2021 at 2:59 PM.