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 . . .
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. . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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: . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
WalletHub has named Fort Wayne as the 9th best run city in the country. The WalletHub report examined 150 of the largest cities in the United States. Fort Wayne scored high marks in the areas of financial stability, education, health, safety, the economy, . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division and I recently unveiled the list of 2017 transportation infrastructure projects that will enhance mobility, improve safety and strengthen neighborhoods.
Nearly 500 individual projects in more than 130 . . .
The City of Fort Wayne’s 311 Call Center received the Game Changer Award, presented by Oracle Service Cloud at the recent Modern Customer Experience Conference hosted by Oracle in Las Vegas.
Fort Wayne was recognized for achieving game-changing results . . .
I recently joined officials from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana, Fraternal Order of Police and Fort Wayne UNITED to unveil Blue Bucket Brigade, a community awareness program designed to enhance relationships and partnerships among . . .
I recently joined Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll to announce the 2017 summer concert lineup at Foellinger Theatre.
Since that announcement, several new acts have been added, including Barenaked Ladies, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin . . .
Three national leaders recently visited Fort Wayne to assist Fort Wayne UNITED in a strategic planning process that will further expand efforts to help all black males in the community reach their full potential.
Fort Wayne UNITED is a mayoral initiative . . .
I recently had the honor of delivering my 10th State of the City address. The theme for this year’s address was “Fort Wayne – Point of Destination” with an emphasis on the City’s investments in neighborhood infrastructure, public safety and . . .
The recent vote by City Council to approve Legacy funding in the form of a loan for The Landing project shows our collective effort to continue the momentum and investments we’re experiencing in the City of Fort Wayne.
Quality of place is a key component . . .
I recently joined Police Chief Steve Reed to outline efforts designed to address public safety issues in the City of Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne and cities across the country are experiencing increases in homicides, shootings and drug overdoses. As a result, . . .
Happy New Year to all of you! I want to thank all residents in Fort Wayne for a great 2016. We saw a tremendous amount of momentum and excitement throughout our entire City.
Some of the highlights included record investments of $25 million in neighborhood . . .
I recently joined Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll to provide an update on the 2016 capital improvement projects in our parks and facilities operated by the Parks & Recreation Department.
Over 60 projects were started and completed in 2016 . . .
The Legacy Joint Funding Committee recently approved a request of $10 million in Legacy funding to assist with the construction investment for the first phase of riverfront development.
The nine-member committee is responsible for reviewing requests . . .
It was recently announced that City of Fort Wayne Director of Public Safety Rusty York will retire effective December 1.
Rusty has served as director of public safety since January 2014. He served as police chief from 2000-2014. Rusty has 39 years of . . .