Daniel wins Third Consecutive Term as Mayor of Columbia City 8/2/19
Due to no challengers registering to run, Mayor Ryan Daniel officially sealed his third consecutive term as Mayor of Columbia City. "I'm thankful to the people of Columbia City for putting their trust in my team and I as we lead Columbia City into the future," said Daniel. "Our residents can see the substantial improvements made over the last eight years, and we certainly aren't stopping now." With no primary or general election opponents, Daniel declared victory on July 1st, the filing deadline for candidates. With the win, Daniel becomes only the second Mayor in Columbia City history to be elected to three consecutive terms.
Also drawing no competition in the fall elections was Clerk-Treasurer Rosie Coyle and City Council Members Daniel Weigold (4th term -At Large), Tad Varga (2nd term - Northwest), and Jennifer Romano (2nd term - Southwest). A new face on the City Council in 2020 will be Jenny Reffitt, who replaces the retiring Nicole Penrod in the Southeast District. However, the Northeast Council District will still hold an election in the fall with City Council President Republican Walt Crowder facing Democrat Jamie Cline. Of Crowder, Mayor Daniel noted, "Walt has been a strong partner and has proved to be an asset for the City and his district. I'm certainly proud to support him in his reelection bid and know that his experience and acumen in City Government is valuable to our resident."
Mayor Ryan Daniel was first elected in 2011 as the second-youngest Mayor in the State of Indiana and the second-youngest Mayor in Columbia City history. He won reelection in 2015 with over 75% of the vote.
Also drawing no competition in the fall elections was Clerk-Treasurer Rosie Coyle and City Council Members Daniel Weigold (4th term -At Large), Tad Varga (2nd term - Northwest), and Jennifer Romano (2nd term - Southwest). A new face on the City Council in 2020 will be Jenny Reffitt, who replaces the retiring Nicole Penrod in the Southeast District. However, the Northeast Council District will still hold an election in the fall with City Council President Republican Walt Crowder facing Democrat Jamie Cline. Of Crowder, Mayor Daniel noted, "Walt has been a strong partner and has proved to be an asset for the City and his district. I'm certainly proud to support him in his reelection bid and know that his experience and acumen in City Government is valuable to our resident."
Mayor Ryan Daniel was first elected in 2011 as the second-youngest Mayor in the State of Indiana and the second-youngest Mayor in Columbia City history. He won reelection in 2015 with over 75% of the vote.
Daniel Announces Bid for Reelection! 7/16/18
Mayor Ryan Daniel officially announced today that he would seek a third consecutive term for Mayor of Columbia City. He has served in this role since 2012 and under his leadership Columbia City has seen significant residential and business growth. In May, Columbia City was named as the “Eighth-Fastest Growing City in Indiana” by the Indiana University Business Research Center. “Serving and growing our community has been my goal since day one,” said Daniel. “If reelected, we will continue to provide good government services and a focus on improving the quality of life for our citizens.”
In 2011, Daniel won a three-way primary and a three-way general election to become the second-youngest Mayor in Columbia City’s History. In 2015, he earned 76% of the vote to win a second term. If elected next year, Daniel would be the second mayor in the City’s history to be elected to three consecutive terms.
During Daniel’s tenure, major quality of life projects have been completed including the new Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center, the downtown Thomas Marshall Plaza, multiple extensions of the Blue River Trail, and the Upcoming expansion of Morsches Park. “Community Development has been a focal point during the past seven years,” said Daniel. “A recreational community is an attractive community. We are continually striving to be that attractive and welcoming community.”
Numerous infrastructure projects have also been completed during his tenure, including improved streets and sidewalks, storm water drainage improvements, and an improved electrical grid. Sewer improvements underway include a new force main to serve Whitley County Redevelopment Area, and the final phase of the city’s federally-mandated Long Term Control Plan – a project that saved ratepayers over $4 Million. “We are constantly working to improve and enhance our utility infrastructure, while balancing the cost to the customer,” stated Daniel. “It’s important that we focus on the future growth of the utilities to offset the rising cost of unfunded mandates.”
If reelected, Daniel plans to continue to grow and expand the community through smart and stable development. “Our strategy hasn’t changed. We have to continue striving to be better tomorrow, than we are today. Through the growth of our parks and amenities, the unprecedented amount of available jobs and growing housing stock, the renewed investment in our Downtown, and a new Columbia City High School, we have a great foundation to build upon.” The Columbia City municipal elections will take place in 2019.
In 2011, Daniel won a three-way primary and a three-way general election to become the second-youngest Mayor in Columbia City’s History. In 2015, he earned 76% of the vote to win a second term. If elected next year, Daniel would be the second mayor in the City’s history to be elected to three consecutive terms.
During Daniel’s tenure, major quality of life projects have been completed including the new Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center, the downtown Thomas Marshall Plaza, multiple extensions of the Blue River Trail, and the Upcoming expansion of Morsches Park. “Community Development has been a focal point during the past seven years,” said Daniel. “A recreational community is an attractive community. We are continually striving to be that attractive and welcoming community.”
Numerous infrastructure projects have also been completed during his tenure, including improved streets and sidewalks, storm water drainage improvements, and an improved electrical grid. Sewer improvements underway include a new force main to serve Whitley County Redevelopment Area, and the final phase of the city’s federally-mandated Long Term Control Plan – a project that saved ratepayers over $4 Million. “We are constantly working to improve and enhance our utility infrastructure, while balancing the cost to the customer,” stated Daniel. “It’s important that we focus on the future growth of the utilities to offset the rising cost of unfunded mandates.”
If reelected, Daniel plans to continue to grow and expand the community through smart and stable development. “Our strategy hasn’t changed. We have to continue striving to be better tomorrow, than we are today. Through the growth of our parks and amenities, the unprecedented amount of available jobs and growing housing stock, the renewed investment in our Downtown, and a new Columbia City High School, we have a great foundation to build upon.” The Columbia City municipal elections will take place in 2019.
