Columbia, MO, MO - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Columbia, MO?

Legal Authority

Missouri's home rule tradition dates to 1875 — among the oldest in the nation.

Why It Can Work Here

Charter city with progressive-leaning council (University of Missouri).

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

7 members · Council-Manager · Mayor at-large + 6 ward representatives
Home to University of Missouri. 3-year staggered terms.

Daniel Boone City Hall
701 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

(573) 874-2489
como.gov/city-council

Meetings

Mon

7:00 PM

1st & 3rd Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Columbia, MO to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(573) 874-2489

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 7:00 PM · Daniel Boone City Hall

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