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L-R: Mike Koebel, Jim Melle, Larry Jackson, Linda Swartz (Clerk), O. Duane Simmons (President),
Rick Root, Jim Weaver, Karen Wagner (President Pro Tem), Don Nalley
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 O. DUANE SIMMONS (Democrat)
President
ADDRESS: 1021 East State Street, 419-332-2557, odsimmons@fremontohio.org
YEARS IN OFFICE: 23
OCCUPATION: Retired Production Mechanic, American National Can and Co-Pastor of New Beginnings Outreach Ministries.
EDUCATION: Fremont Ross High School, 1961. Attended Bowling Green State University, Sandusky Business School, University of Toledo, Tiffin University. Completed Leadership Sandusky County.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILITATIONS: Sandusky County Black's in Trades and Professions (President).
RECIPIENT: Faithful Service to Fremont Christian Center (Certificate of Achievement), Mecca Temple #43 A.E.A.O.N.O.T.M.S. P.H.A. (Citizenship Award), N.A.A.C.P. (Griffin Graham Citizenship Award), Greater St. James Church of God in Christ (Outstanding Auxiliary Leader), State of Ohio Churches of God in Christ Inc. (Mr. Sunday School Superintendent), United States Jaycee's (1st Runner-up for Distinguished Service Award).
 MIKE KOEBEL (Republican)
Councilman-at-Large
ADDRESS: 830 Morrison St., 419-334-4231 home, 419-332-5300 work
YEARS IN OFFICE: First Year
OCCUPATION: Sales/President of KOE-MAK Corporation.
EDUCATION: St. Joseph High School/Vanguard Vocations School, 1970.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Citizens Service (Chair), Community Partnership, Finance and Labor,
Parks and Recreation.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS: Ohio Independent Auto Dealer's Association, Fremont Elks
Lodge #169, Sacred Heart Church, Fremont VFW Lodge #2947
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Exterior Property Maintenance Board, Sandusky County Veterans Memorial,
Past President of Ohio Independent Auto Dealer's Association, Past Co-Chairman of Sacred Heart
Summer Festival, Zoning Board, Past President of State Trade Association, Local Independent Business
Owner for 20 years.
RECIPIENT: Ohio State Quality Dealer Award (Showing the Standard of Excellence), Meritorious
Service Award (Given by the Board of Chairman at the Red Cross for efforts in helping Hurricane
Katrina Victims), Vanguard Career Center Alumni Hall of Fame (Inducted May 2000), Helping People
Along the Way Award (Given by Ebenzier Church, Fremont for dedicated community service for
Katrina Relief Efforts), Mayor's Award for Neighborhood Excellence (Commercial Category).
 LARRY JACKSON (Democrat)
Councilman-at-Large
ADDRESS: 212 Sixth Street, 419-332-6379, ljackson@fremontohio.org
YEARS IN OFFICE: 6. Previous term 1992 - 1994.
OCCUPATION: Retired from Sandco Industries and the City of Fremont as the Recreation Superintendent. Currently a classroom aide with SBH (Severe Behavior Handicap) students.
EDUCATION: Fremont Ross High School. Three years at Bowling Green State University.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Parks and Recreation Committee (Chair), Finance and Labor, Laws, Rules and
Ordinances, and Utilities and Traffic.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS: Kiwanis Club of Fremont.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Trustee of Hayes United Methodist.
 JIM MELLE (Democrat)
Councilman-at-Large
ADDRESS: 1209 Birchard Avenue, 419-332-7179, jmelle@fremontohio.org
YEARS IN OFFICE: 8
OCCUPATION: Lawyer
EDUCATION: Ohio University, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications (1991); Cleveland Marshall College of Law, J.D. (1994).
COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Laws, Rules and Ordinances (Chair), Finance and Labor, County and Governmental Relations, Parks and Recreation.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Elks Club, Ohio State Bar Association, Mental Health Recovery Services Board for Sandusky, Seneca and Wyandot Counties.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Two years in Americorps (Domestic Peace Corps). Fluent in Spanish.
RECIPIENT: Good Neighbor Award for Outstanding Volunteer to the Community.
DON NALLEY (Democrat)
1st Ward Councilman
ADDRESS: 1027 Buckland Avenue, 419-332-1044, nalley1stward@aol.com
YEARS IN OFFICE: 6
OCCUPATION: Director of Adult Services/CEO of Sandco Industries, Sandusky
County Board of
Mental Retardation & Development (26 years).
EDUCATION: Bowling Green State University, Bachelor of Science (1979).
COUNCIL COMMITTEES: Finance and Labor (Chair), Community Partnership, Citizen Services,
County and Governmental Relations.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS: Fremont Tree and Beautification Commission (Council
Representative), Kiwanis Club of Fremont (Past Distinguished President), Chamber of Commerce of Sandusky County (Treasurer/Secretary), Sandusky County Trustees Association (Associate Member),
Sandusky County Council for Retarded Persons, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Local Board, (Chair).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Ohio Municipal League Training Academy (Certification), Fremont CityPlanning Commission, Fremont Sesquicentennial Celebration (Chair), United Way of Sandusky CountyCurrent Board Member (Past Campaign Chair), St. Joseph Church Building Campaign (Chair),Candlelighter Childhood Cancer Foundation of NW Ohio Board, Ohio Association of Adult Services(Past President), Memorial Hospital Oncology Department Fundraiser (Honorary Chair).
RECIPIENT: United Way of Sandusky County (Mary Recktenwald Volunteer Award), Chamber of
Commerce of Sandusky County (Citizen of the Year Award), Sandusky County Bar Association (Liberty
Bell Award), Fremont Board of Education (Excellence in Education Recognition).
 RICK ROOT (Republican)
4th Ward Councilman
ADDRESS: 913 Court Street, 419-332-4253, rroot@fremontohio.org
YEARS IN OFFICE: 11
OCCUPATION: Service Technician, Columbia Gas of Ohio.
EDUCATION: St. Joseph High School, 1974.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
County and Governmental Relations (Chair), Laws, Rules and
Ordinances, Utilities and Traffic, and Citizen Services.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS: St. Joseph Church, Fremont Elks, Fremont Moose.
 KAREN WAGNER (Democrat)
2nd Ward Councilwoman
ADDRESS: 1223 Hamlin Street, 419-332-3854, pwags43@yahoo.com
YEARS IN OFFICE: 22
OCCUPATION: Clerk, Sandusky County Board of Elections.
EDUCATION: High School Graduate.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
Utilities and Traffic (Chair), Community Partnership, Laws, Rules andOrdinances, and Parks and Recreation.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS: Fremont Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, School of Hope
Council Committee, Ohio Local Board #105 Selective Service Member since 1993, Democrat Central
Committee Member, St. Ann Church, Moose Lodge #624.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As a member of Fremont City Council, expanded the boundaries of Fremont,
balanced the budget, built a new recreation center, built a new parks building, improved the treatment
plant, water lines, sewer lines and expanded the parks.
 JIM WEAVER (Democrat)
3rd Ward Councilman
ADDRESS: 323 Herbster Street, 419-334-3787, jweaver@fremontohio.org
YEARS IN OFFICE: 4
OCCUPATION: Retired
EDUCATION: St. Joseph High School.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
Community Partnership (Chair), Utilities and Traffic, County and Governmental
Relations, Citizens Service .
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS: Workforce Investment Act Local and Regional Boards. SanduskyCounty AFL-CIO Labor Council (Recording Secretary), Piping Industry Training Center (Instructor), R.B.Hayes Presential Center, Sandusky County Historical Society, St. Joseph Church, Knights of Columbus,Fremont Elks, Fremont Moose Lodge, N.W. Ohio Plumbers and Pipefitters - 37 years.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: N.W. Ohio Plumbers and Pipefitters Employee Benefit Plans - 5 year Trustee(Chariman).
 LINDA SWARTZ
Council Clerk
ADDRESS: 901 Whittlesey Street, 419-334-5900, councilclerk@fremontohio.org
YEARS IN OFFICE: 16
OCCUPATION: Administrative Secretary for Fremont Mayor.
EDUCATION: Sandusky High School.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS: City's Enterprise Zone Coordinator, Community Reinvestment ActHousing Officer, Fair Housing Board Member, Tax Incentive Review Council Member, Fremont CountryClub, Grace Lutheran Church.
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