Barbara led the effort to save historic Stephens Lake Park and co-chaired the Mayor’s committee to pass the first parks ballot in 2000, establishing the first ongoing source of funds for Columbia’s city parks. She received The Citation Award in 2001 from the Missouri Park and Recreation Association on behalf of the Coalition to Save Stephens Lake. Stephens Lake Park history
Barbara with Shepard Blvd Elementary School students, parents, & grandparents. Barbara led the way for lower and safer residential speed limits city-wide! (Click image for larger view.)

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Names from the ad and other supporters which were received
too late for print.
George Kennedy is former managing editor at the Missourian and
professor emeritus at the Missouri School of Journalism.
Paid for by Hoppe for Council | Vicky Riback Wilson, Treasurer
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