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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 fourth elected term (12th year).
[edit] Education and Early Life
He received his bachelors (BA '55 Political Science), and law degrees (JD '61) from the University of Missouri. 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
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