The votes are in, Columbia. You’ve done your civic duty + it’s time to welcome our city’s newest officials. 🗳️
To recap: This year we cast votes to elect a mayor, along with City Council seats for at-large, District 1, and District 4. While District 1 + 4 races were decided on Nov. 2, the races for mayor and the City Council At-Large seats went to a runoff.
You can stop refreshing those election trackers, because we’re here to share the results. Say hello to...
🏛️ Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor
A longtime resident of Columbia, Daniel Rickenmann was first elected to City Council as an at-large member in 2004, and again in 2017 where he served District 4. A 1992 graduate of the University of South Carolina, he was owner and partner in several restaurants in the city, including Birds on a Wire, MO MO’s Bistro, Ben and Jerry’s, and The Filling Station. He is currently a partner in several ventures including renewable energy development and a food production company.
Rickenmann’s campaign focused on seven areas:
- Prioritize public safety
- Support small business owners
- Repair infrastructure
- Build better and more affordable housing
- Create job opportunities that promise advancement
- Generate growth by finishing projects
- Bring innovation to our city government
🏛️ Aditi Bussells, City Council At-Large
Aditi Bussells is a public health researcher who received her PhD in public health at the University of South Carolina.
🏛️ Tina Herbert, City Council District 1
Tina Herbert is currently an attorney with the Mickle & Bass firm in Columbia and is a resident of North Columbia. She previously worked as the director of the Office of Business Opportunities.
🏛️ Joe Taylor, City Council District 4
Joe Taylor is the former S.C. Secretary of Commerce and currently a businessman and developer in the Midlands.