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Elected Officials
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The Mayor
The Mayor is elected for a 4 year term. The Mayor is the
official head of the City for ceremonial purposes maintaining
civil order, and other responsibilities required by laws. The
Mayor votes only when required to break a tie vote of the
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Michael T. McCauslin |
Hi, and welcome to the City of
Niles’ government page. My name is Mike McCauslin and I
have the pleasure of serving as Mayor of this exciting
community. I am in my third four year term as Mayor. I
have previously served our community in various capacities
including council member and Mayor Pro-tem. Additionally,
I serve as a board member of the Southwestern Michigan Economic
Growth Alliance.
My wife Lucy and I have two sons, Thomas and John. Both
are currently students, Thomas is in college and John attends
Niles High School. Lucy and I have made the Niles area our
home for over twenty three years.
Our City government philosophy is to serve the citizens and
promote growth and progress in our community. We are
actively achieving our goals through the combined efforts of all
of our stakeholders, by being proactive in the greater Niles
community, and by sharing a common vision for the future of our
community. We are most fortunate in our community to have
a professional and dedicated City staff with a wide range of
abilities and expertise.
Click here to read the
Mayor's Address. |
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City Council
The City Council is the governing body of the City of Niles.
The Council is composed of eight members elected at large.
The City Charter delegates authority to the Council. In the
determination of city policies and setting standards for
service, the Council has the authority to appoint the city
administrator, adopt the annual budget, enact city laws
(ordinances), levy taxes, and authorize contracts and
agreements.
The actions of the Council are accomplished by ordinance,
resolution, or motion. Ordinances are adopted or amended
according to the procedures shown under "Public Hearings."
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Georgia Boggs |
Hi, Welcome to the Niles City
Website. My name is Georgia Boggs and I have been serving
on this council since 1995 as a Council Member of the First
Ward. I was formerly employed by the Niles Community
School system as a coordinator for the Drop Stop program.
As a Council Member I serve on
the Housing Commission for the City of Niles.
Some of my hobbies include
golfing, music, reading and working in my church. I am
also a member of several local and national organizations.
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Daniel VandenHeede |
Hello, my name is Dan VandenHeede
and I represent Niles' second ward. I
have served on the Niles City Council since 1999 and have lived
my entire life in Niles, except while attending college. I
graduated from Niles High School in 1986. In college I
majored in education and history as an undergraduate. I
completed my masters in history at Western Michigan
University.
I am a social studies and art
teacher at Dowagiac Union High School in nearby Dowagiac,
Michigan. Teaching civics to my high
school students has given me a new appreciation for how our
government works and the importance of getting involved. I
decided to run for a seat on the Niles City Council
because I want to be a part of the continued progress Niles has
made over the past few years and also because I desire to make
sure that our citizens' wishes are heard. My term as
second ward Council Member began on November 8, 1999.
I have a wonderful wife, Jodie.
We have three children, Elizabeth, Sam and Kate. Elizabeth
attends Niles High School, Sam is a student at Ring Lardner
Middle School and Kate goes to the Oak Manor 6th Grade Center.
If you wish to contact me you may
do so by e-mail at
dvanden@qtm.net or by calling
me at home at 269-684-4642. |
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 Betty Arndt |
Hello, my name is
Betty Arndt, and I was elected to represent the 3rd
Ward in Nov 2007. I
have lived in Niles for 16 years and this is the first time I
have held an elective office.
I was born and raised in Harbor Beach Michigan. After serving 8 years
with the U.S. Air Force, I decided to attend college full time
to obtain my R.N. license.
I settled in Niles after completing my degree and am
currently employed at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN.
My husband of 14 years, John Hurt, is a Niles
native, and my two sons, Alex and Marc attend Eastside
Elementary.
Niles is a wonderful place to raise a family! Chicago is a day trip
away, Lake Michigan beaches only 30 minutes from home, we have a school system
with caring teachers, and Niles itself is steeped in history, traditions, and many
family friendly activities.
I am proud to call Niles my hometown! I enjoy listening to
other’s thoughts and ideas on how to keep Niles as a great place
to live. You can
contact me at
bettyjarndt@comcast.net or phone 269-684-3630.
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Wm. Tim Skalla
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Hello, my name is William (Tim)
Skalla and I was elected to represent the fourth ward in August
of 2006. Other than the four years at Lake Superior State
and three years managing discount department stores for Cook
United, I have spent my entire life in Niles.
I have lived in the fourth ward for forty
years and I am employed by the French Paper Company. My
wife Candace and I have been married for twenty eight wonderful
years and we have two grown children: William and
Stephanie. We are active members of St. Mary's parish.
If I can assist you in any manner, please feel
free to contact me. My phone number is 269-684-2455 and my
voice mail number is 269-362-3142. You may also email me
at wskalla@sbcglobal.net. |
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 Robert
Durm |
Hello! Welcome to
the City of Niles, Michigan website. My name is Robert (Bob)
Durm. I have been representing the constituents of our City's
Second Ward since 1995. I am a member of the City's Personnel
Review Committee, and represent the City on the Southeast
Berrien County Landfill Board. I am a
fifth generation Niles native, and life-long resident. I have
always had a keen interest in government, coming from a family
of active politicians. I studied government in college, earning
an Associates Degree of Arts from Holy Cross Junior College in
1985 and a Bachelors Degree of Arts from the University of Notre
Dame in 1987. I am currently employed by Schraders Steel
Fabricating Services Inc., in Niles, as their Project Engineer.
I am husband to my exquisite wife Gail, and
beaming father to four priceless children; Elizabeth, Zachary,
Alexandra and Emma. I hope you find our website enjoyable and
useful. I personally invite you to visit us and to indulge
yourself in the many historic sites and exciting activities our
fine city has to offer. |
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Patricia Gallagher |
Hello. My name is Pat Gallagher
and I have served on the City Council for more than 21 years,
representing the First Ward. I serve as Chairman of the
Ordinance Committee. I am also active in the Support the Fort
St. Joseph Society and am a member of the Niles Garden Club,
Ladies’ Reading Club, Landscape Critics and First Presbyterian
Church.
I firmly believe that citizen
involvement is necessary for a progressive, prosperous
community.
I have a wonderful family, my
husband, Bill, and two daughters, Deborah and Tara. I enjoy
gardening, reading, travel and talking, talking, talking.
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Bruce Williams |
Hello, my name is
Bruce Williams and I was elected in 2003 to
represent the 4th Ward of the City of Niles. I consider it
an honor to be given the opportunity to act as councilman and am
excited about the future of our community.
Many of you may know me through my family who
have been residents of Niles for many generations. A
successful family business was started many years ago and has
evolved and been passed on to its current status of Williams Do
It Best Lumber and Hardware. It has been a pleasure to be
involved with my family doing work that has allowed me to watch
and assist our town grow into what it is today.
Personally, aside from a few years living in
California, I have always considered Niles my home. I am a
single father of a nine-year old son and active in a variety of
hobbies including hunting, Harleys and snowmobiles. I'm
looking forward to carrying on a legacy set by my grandfathers
and father of becoming an active member of our great city.
If you wish to contact me you may do so by
e-mail at
bcwilliams@qtm.net or by calling
me at home at 269-683-3941. |
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William Weimer |
Hello, my name is
Bill Weimer. I became a City Council Member representing
the Third Ward in early 1999. I am proud to be of service
to my community and in fact, have served many years on various
city boards and community projects.
My wife Marie and I are the parents of 7
children and we have 8 grandchildren. I am a lifetime
resident of the City of Niles who is currently employed at Tyler
Refrigeration. In 1989 I retired from National Standard
Company. I served as a volunteer for the Southwestern
Michigan Community Ambulance Service for more than 10 years.
I am a very active member of Huntley Baptist
Church and I also minister at Leisure Valley Campgrounds each
holiday weekend.
I hope you have enjoyed viewing the City of
Niles Website. Please visit it often to learn more about our
city. |
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