Darwin Hindman
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Darwin Hindman is the current mayor of Columbia, Missouri. He is a strong advocate of building a pedestrian-based transportation system in Columbia and is active in political groups and committees across the state of Missouri. He is a strong supporter of many of Columbia's progressive policies such as recycling programs, and smoking-bans. He was elected mayor in 1995 and is currently serving his four elected term (12th year). His term expires in April 2007.
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[edit] Education and Early Life
He received his bachelors (BA '55 Political Science), and law degrees (JD '61) from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Mayor Hindman flew bombers and transport planes during two tours of active duty as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He has lived in Columbia nearly all of his life.
[edit] Service
- Columbia Tomorrow Committee
- Missouri State Parks Advisory Board
- Citizens Campaign for the Katy Trail State Park
- Missouri Economic Development Finance Board
- Missouri Environmental Improvement Board
- Missouri Energy Resource Authority
[edit] Awards
- Columbia Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year
- the University of Missouri Faculty Alumni
- Chevron Times Mirror Publications Citizen Conservation
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Association award
