Author: Tom Henry - Fort Wayne Mayor

The City of Fort Wayne has a new director of the Community Development Division. I recently announced the promotion of Cindy Joyner.

Cindy has 16 years of experience in local government. Since 2008, she’s served as a deputy director in the Community Development Division overseeing the Neighborhood

I recently provided an update on the City of Fort Wayne’s position on the Electric Works project.

I want all of you to know that my administration continues to support the redevelopment plans for the former General Electric (GE) property and want to see it succeed.

For the past several months, a working

I recently congratulated four teams of developers and social service agencies that were awarded Rental Housing Tax Credits (RHTCs) for their projects located in Fort Wayne.

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) recently announced 17 applicants statewide that will receive just

I want to offer my congratulations to Steve McDaniel as he’s been appointed as the new director of the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department effective April 2.

Steve is a 26-year veteran of the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department. He’s served as deputy director of asset management

I recently congratulated four teams of developers and social service agencies that were awarded Rental Housing Tax Credits (RHTCs) for their projects located in Fort Wayne.

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) recently announced 17 applicants statewide that will receive just

The growth and momentum in our community continues as the City of Fort Wayne New Markets Revitalization Fund, LLC (FWNMRF) will receive $55 million in New Markets Tax Credits allocation authority.

Of the 230 Community Development Entities (CDEs) that applied for New Markets funding from the U.S. Treasury

I want to take this opportunity to update you on some exciting initiatives taking place in the City of Fort Wayne.

We’re now in position to move forward with the next steps for the North River property. The City now owns the property, which is comprised of 29 acres bounded by Clinton, Fourth and

I recently joined Police Chief Steve Reed to provide a public safety recap of 2017 and highlight efforts designed to make the City of Fort Wayne as safe as possible.

Data from 2017:
*Overall crime was down 5 percent
*Officers responded to over 157,000 calls for service
*The FWPD’s

I hope that your New Year is off to a great start. I’m looking forward to working with all of you to make 2018 a successful year in Fort Wayne.

One of the areas we’ll be focused on in 2018 is tackling the opioid challenge we have in our community. The City of Fort Wayne has filed a public nuisance

I recently joined the Public Works Division to celebrate the 2017 construction season, which saw $25 million invested in neighborhoods throughout the City of Fort Wayne. Similar improvements in hundreds of neighborhoods across the City will take place in 2018 as $30 million is planned to be invested

Efforts to enhance alleys in the City of Fort Wayne are underway with the first neighborhood alley improvement project as part of City Council’s recent passage of an increase to the local income tax.

Killea and West Leith streets from South Calhoun Street to Hoagland Avenue is the first of many projects

We’re continuing to see positive momentum and private investments in Fort Wayne. I recently joined Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, representatives from Provenance Hotels, elected officials and community leaders to announce a proposal to bring a 125-room boutique hotel to downtown.

The $27.7 million one-of-a-kind

We have finished another budget season with City Council’s passage of the City of Fort Wayne budget for 2018.

With less than one percent of the proposed budget being cut, the 2018 budget ensures we’ll continue to meet the needs of residents and businesses with an emphasis on priorities requested

A group of local neighborhood leaders and several staff members from the City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division recently participated in the Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC) in Evansville. This year’s theme was “Neighborhoods: Where Life Happens.”

The RNNC is comprised

The City of Fort Wayne’s proposed budget for 2018 is going through the review and approval process.
Our balanced budget proposal continues my commitment to providing essential services to residents, neighborhoods and businesses. The budget also reflects Fort Wayne’s position as a leader

I continue to be encouraged by the progress we’re making in the City of Fort Wayne. As an example, I recently announced the sidewalk and alley improvement projects that will occur in Fort Wayne neighborhoods as a result of City Council’s recent passage of an increase to the local income tax.

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I recently joined mayors from across the country to sign the Mayors’ Compact to Combat Hate, Extremism and Bigotry. The effort is led by the Anti-Defamation League and U.S. Conference of Mayors.

The Mayors’ Compact has 10 components:

*Expressly rejecting extremism, white supremacy and all forms

The Fort Wayne UNITED initiative is continuing proactive efforts to enhance opportunities, advance youth advocacy and help ensure the safety of all residents with a focus on black men and boys.

More than 200 youth and young adults as part of Fort Wayne UNITED took part in the recent Global Leadership

The Lifetime Sports Academy recently wrapped up its 20th summer with more than 1,000 participants this year and a total of 26,950 participants over the last 20 years. Group lessons in the lifetime sports of golf, tennis and swimming were offered to boys and girls ages 7-18. Lessons focused on skill

I’m encouraged by the momentum and excitement we’re experiencing in the City of Fort Wayne. A great example is the progress at Quimby Village with the Clyde Theatre project.

I recently joined Even Keel Event Productions President Rick Kinney, members of the Northeast Indiana Regional Development

The City of Fort Wayne and IPFW are partnering to develop a mobile app for people who use our greenways and trails system. Computer Science Senior Capstone Teams at the university are working with the Greenways & Trails Department on an app to help collect data on trail usage and conditions.

Users

City Councilmen Dr. John Crawford, Tom Didier, Tom Freistroffer and Glynn Hines recently provided an update on the proposal to invest in neighborhood sidewalks and alleys and riverfront development through an adjustment to the local income tax.

An ordinance has been introduced to increase the local

I recently joined the City of Fort Wayne’s 311 Call Center, community supporters and neighborhood leaders to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the 311 Call Center.

We touted customer service accomplishments through the City’s Citizen Services Department and 311 Call Center, including the launch