John Potter

Education

Require school board candidates to declare their political affiliation, to provide more transparency to the public. Learn more

Provide compensation for Columbia Public School Board of Education members (similar to that of our city council members). Learn more

Move our April school board elections (General Municipal Elections) to the same time as our November elections (General Elections), to allow more voices to be heard, in our kids' K-12 public education. Learn more

John wants to empower parents in their students' education, by improving school choice in Missouri. There must be more options on the table for K-12 education, especially for low-income families and those residing in boundaries of low-achieving schools. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Mid-Missouri needs to produce an energy source which is renewable, reliable, affordable and carbon neutral. Learn more

John Supports Initiatives for the Growth of Nuclear Power in Mid-Missouri Nuclear is a renewable, reliable, affordable and carbon neutral way to produce energy. Learn more

Columbia's adoption of the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan The plan decreases the use of fossil fuels in public housing and other public-owned buildings, including natural gas for heat. It also includes goals to incentivize and regulate private property to be all-electric. Learn more

Housing

Incentivize Home Ownership Provide property tax waivers to those receiving government housing benefits Allow Section 8 recipients to use housing benefits as payment towards a home purchase (mortgage or lease with option to buy). Learn more