Columbia Village & CA Board Elections

Columbia is made up of 10 villages, each with its own independent community association. Village associations are responsible for organizing and running their own annual elections to fill vacancies on the individual village board, as well as vacancies for a village representative on Columbia Association’s Board of Directors.

Each village has its own election rules and nomination process, so the details can vary, but the goal is the same: Put residents’ voices at the heart of local decision-making.

While CA provides information on village elections, it’s important to check with your village association if you have any questions or to verify your status to vote or run. If you’re a property owner or tenant residing on property within any village, chances are you can vote or run in the election.

Village boards serve as the  voice for your community, advocating for residents and helping guide: 

• Village programming, events and services 
• Communication with residents and local partners 
• Neighborhood initiatives and quality-of-life improvements 
• Enforcement of village covenants and community standards  

Serving on a village board empowers you to influence the issues that matter most in your neighborhood. 

Each village elects one representative to serve on Columbia Association’s 10-member Board of Directors. This board delivers strategic guidance for Columbia Association and helps ensure community priorities are heard at the organizational level. The CA Board provides high-level direction on things like: 

• Community amenities and recreation 
• Organization-wide policies and budget oversight 
• Long-term planning for Columbia’s future 

Board members are elected by the residents in their villages in April. 

The election processes are governed and run by each individual village. This means the specific rules, like who can vote and who can serve as a representative, varies village by village. It’s also likely you can vote if you own or operate a business in one of the ten villages. Find your village below, and contact your village directly to determine your eligibility.

If you’re interested in running, join Columbia Association’s leaders, Board of Directors and village representatives for a candidate information session on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about what it takes to serve on a village board or CA’s Board of Directors.

The CA Board of Directors consists of a group of 10 residents elected by their respective villages with CA’s President/CEO serving as a non-voting member. Guided by a strategic plan, the Board is charged with providing high level strategic direction to the organization’s leaders. Members should be committed to the betterment of the organization, connected to their community and driven by service.

Each village has a unique process for candidates interested in running for the village board or CA Board of Directors.

To vote for your CA Board representative or village board, first identify which village you live in and then navigate to your village’s page below.