Jack Brommer [Columbia Spy file photo] Jack Brommer, who has spent nearly three decades serving Columbia Borough in various roles, has submitted his resignation as borough manager, effective November 13, 2026, according to a letter posted on The Columbia Chronicle . So far, the reason for his resignation has not been made public. Council will likely vote on the issue at its next meeting on September 22, 2026. Resignation letter In September 2025, as part of a planned succession, Brommer took on the role of interim borough manager while continuing to serve as police chief — a dual role he maintained through April 2026. During that transitional period, he earned a $118,000 police chief salary plus a $2,000 monthly stipend for his added manager duties, with guidance from part-time assistant borough manager Ron Youtz helping smooth the handoff. On May 1, 2026, Brommer made the transition official: he retired from the police force after 29 years of service and stepped into the role of full-...
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I have asked for the state to step in and put an end to this ever escalating problem.
Even if the tax elimination does not pass, senior citizens (65 years and over) should not have to pay property taxes. They have paid for decades and should not be subject to this any longer. They have paid for more than their own children to attend school, they are paying for decades to educate generations. And then to top it off they are treated with disrespect at public meetings.
And seeing so many officials being "Appointed," we are reaching TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION. We did not elect them and they are making decisions to raise taxes. If this does not make you angry, you're not paying attention.