Robert S. "Bob" Poydasheff (born 1929 or 1930) is an American politician and former mayor of Columbus, Georgia. Poydasheff served as mayor of Columbus from 2003 through 2006, having previously served on Columbus city council from 1994 through 2002.[citation needed] He served with distinction in the United States Army for 24 years, retiring at the rank of colonel.[citation needed] During his military career, he served as chief counsel to several high-ranking officers involved in the My Lai Massacre and the Post Exchange scandal.[citation needed]