Author: Tom Henry - Fort Wayne Mayor

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 . . . Read More

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. . . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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: . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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, . . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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