City Managers
Tenure Name
1927 - 1953 R. Lee Hastedt
1953 - 1954 Eugene Tillman Meisell
1954 - 1962 Harvey Westerholm
1962 - 1964 O. L. Moss
1964 - 1981 Raymond Peters
1981 - 1987 George A. Purefoy
1987 - 1991 Donald Meyer
1991 - 1993 Tommy Phillips
1993 - 2001 John Brasher
2001 - 2004 David K. Stall
2004-Present David Meisell

The City of Columbus has functioned with a City Manager since the city re-incorporated in 1927.  On April 1, 1972, an election was held asking the voters to approve the "City Manager Plan of Government."  A total of 431 votes were cast; 340 For and 91 Against.

Last Updated: Sunday, July 22, 2007