CoMoBUZ Insider Briefing, May 22, 2026

Mike's quick, weekly no-nonsense look at civic affairs in Columbia and Boone County, Missouri. This week, Mike explains the dustup between Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins over Missouri’s newly-drawn congressional maps and the Aug. 4 primary election, Columbia utility advisors expressing concern about the quality of the city of Columbia’s forecasts for upcoming utility rates, previews the three -candidate race for a Boone County associate circuit judge seat, and shares a visit to Cooper’s Landing where Richard King is getting ready to open his new facilities on the iconic site.