Doug was elected to Maumee City Council in November 1999 and was re-elected to 4 year terms in 2003 and 2007.  He was sworn in on January 7, 2008.  Councilman Brainard ran for City Council because he believes in the City and feels that the community as a whole can make Maumee a desirable place to live when we all work together regardless of political affiliations or beliefs.  Feel free to contact Mr. Brainard at his home address of 812 Ransom Street, 893-8910, or at the City offices - 400 Conant Street, Maumee, OH 43537.

Doug is Chairman of the Parks & Recreation and Personnel Committees; and serves on the Finance & Economic Development, Public Information, Public Utilities, and Safety Committees of Maumee City Council.

• Born and raised in Maumee
• Graduated from Maumee High School in 1967
• Attended the University of Toledo, graduated from Owens Technical College with an Associates Degree, and graduated from Lourdes College with a Bachelor's Degree
• Served in the United States Army in Vietnam 1970-1971 and received an Honorable Discharge in 1972 with the rank of Sergeant
• Retired from the Maumee Division of Police in 1999
• Served as Police Chief at the Northwest Ohio Developmental Center
• Currently employed by the Lucas County Education Center as the Supervisor of the Time Away Program
• Was named Officer of the Year in 1976
• Inducted into the American Police Hall of Fame
• Listed in the Who's Who of Law Enforcement
• Served on the Maumee Board of Education for 12 years prior to his election on Maumee City Council, serving as both Vice President and President of the Board
• Was married to Janice (Culver) for 24 years before she lost a courageous battle with cancer in 1996
• Proud father of 2 sons, Jonathan who graduated from Ohio State University and Jason, a junior at Maumee High School
• Hobbies include collecting antique and classic cars and studying the history of Maumee