City Council Members

e-mail: rdaniel@columbiacity.net 

Office: 1-260-248-5111  

 Fax: 1-260-248-5105 

Office hours 8am-4pm
Monday-Friday

To set up an appointment with the Mayor, please call the office in advance as schedules tend to fluctuate from day to day.

This is my 8th term in office.  I enjoy the job and love serving the citizens of this community.  I am a designated Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk and have served as District Director for the Indiana Association of Clerks and Clerk Treasurers, served as Executive Director of the Clerk’s League for Third Class Cities, have served on the Columbia City/Whitley County Joint Planning Board and I am a current member of our Computer Software User Advisory Board. In 2006 I received the Financial Municipal Management Award for the State of Indiana.  I have worked for the City since 1965 and in 2015 I will have 50 years working for the City.  I am the daughter of the late Joe & Mary Parent.  My husband Larry and I have 3 children Chad Coyle (deceased), Todd and Carmen Coyle, Kimberly (Jerry) Jones, and have four wonderful grandchildren.  My church affiliation is St. Paul of the Cross. 

I graduated from Whitko High School in 1983 and spent 4 years active duty in the United States Army as a Calvary Scout. I was stationed in West Germany, Alaska and Fort Carson Co. and then spent 2 years in the National Guard.

In 1990 I took a job with the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department. where I worked as both a Confinement Officer and a Communications Officer. I am currently working for the City of Columbia City Police Department, where I have worked for over 20 years. In that time I spent 14 years in the Whitley County Drug Task Force.

I am married to Christine (Defay) Simpson, the daughter of Dick and Susanne Defay, of Fort Wayne. I have 6 daughters and 5 grandchildren.

My only hobby is the ongoing renovation of a 135 year old Victorian home located on Chauncey Street, where my wife and I are doing what we can to help preserve a small piece of Columbia City’s history.

 I am very honored to have been chosen to represent the Northeast district on the City Council. I look forward to the opportunity of serving my community. As your council person I will focus on managing cost, generating economic growth, and striving to maintain quality services for our community. I am confident Columbia City has a bright future and I am excited to be a part of that process. I welcome comments from citizens and will do my best to address each one of them.

This will be my second term in office and I am very honored to have this opportunity. I want to continue to bring a high level of trust and responsibility to this position. I want to listen and openly communicate the issues that are before us. I have resided in Columbia City for close to 24 years. I am currently employed by Whitley County Government as the GIS Coordinator. I have had the privilege of coaching High School Athletics for 24 years. I am  currently an assistant with the CCHS Softball program. I earned the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of the Boy Scouts of America . I am a active member of Columbia City United Methodist Church. I enjoy all types of sporting events. Most importantly, spending time with my wife  of 22 years Laura, our son Kyle, and our daughter Anna. 

Email: bromine@columbiacity.net

Phone: 260-248-1695

This will be my first term in office.  I appreciate the opportunity to represent the Southwest District of Columbia City.  I am focused on economic growth for the city, controlling spending and working to simplify many of the ordinances.  I grew up in Whitley County on a farm in Union Township, I graduated from Columbia City High School in 1994 completed my Bachelor’s in Accounting in 2004 and my MBA in 2009.  I have worked with my father in our accounting practice for nearly 17 years.  I have been involved in numerous local non profits as a board member and committee member.   I am married to Emily and we have three daughters.  I enjoy gardening in my free time and spending time with my family.  I welcome comments, questions and concerns from constituents.  Please feel free to contact me at bromine@columbiacity.net.

I am excited to be serving my second term as a representative of the southeast distinct on Columbia City's Common Council.  My husband, Geoff, and I have been a part of Columbia City for over 30 years.  We have two kids.  Our son, Brandon, lives in Columbia City and has three boys.  Our daughter, Elizabeth, and her husband live in Westfield and have a daughter and a son.

I work for Dr. James McConnell and also am at the high school a lot for sporting events.  I lead a pretty normal, but busy life.  And I really enjoy doing so in Columbia City.

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