Daniel Coss was appointed City Administrator on February 28, 2011. He is originally from the mid-Michigan area but came to the City of DeWitt after having worked for the City of Marysville, MI for over 11 years. Daniel is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry. In 2004 he earned a Master’s of Science Degree in Administration from Central Michigan University.
Daniel is married to Nicole, also an MSU and CMU Graduate, with two daughters Skylar and Avery.
The City Administrator’s Duties include:
The City Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city.
He is the liaison for the Mayor and Council to City Commissions, Boards, Authorities, Committees, Departments, and other organizational components of the City.
He is the Chief Financial Officer and develops the city budget in consultation with department heads and other administrative officers for presentation to the mayor and council.
He serves as the Purchasing Agent and the Personnel Officer of the City and is the Supervisor of City employees within the departments managed by the City Administrator.