Author: Tom Henry - Fort Wayne Mayor

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 . . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

I’m encouraged by the beginning of construction on the $40 million Skyline Tower project in downtown Fort Wayne. The mixed-use development, led by Great Lakes Capital, a real estate private equity firm with offices in Fort Wayne and South Bend, features . . . Read More

The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) is taking proactive steps to address chronic problem properties (CPP) in the City of Fort Wayne. A new ordinance has been introduced that would help public safety personnel reduce repeat nuisance calls for service . . . Read More

The balanced budget continues my administration’s commitment to providing needed services to residents, neighborhoods and businesses. The budget also reflects Fort Wayne’s position as a leader in economic development opportunities, job growth, . . . Read More

Public safety continues to be a top priority of my administration as we’re committed to being the safest city possible for residents, neighborhoods, and businesses. As a way to continue that commitment, we’re increasing staffing levels for the Fort . . . Read More

Fort Wayne continues to be a place people are talking about. We’re experiencing momentum and investment in our downtown and neighborhoods like never before. The Legacy fund is assisting us in our efforts to be a point of destination and a national . . . Read More

I continue to be encouraged by the excitement and investment we’re experiencing in the City of Fort Wayne. We work each day to lead efforts in job and business growth, strong neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, public safety, reliable and award-winning . . . Read More

I recently announced the Fort Wayne UNITED program. It’s a mayoral initiative designed to enhance opportunities, advance youth advocacy and help ensure the safety of all residents with a focus on African American men and boys. . . Read More

I recently joined community leaders and riverfront advocates to unveil the schematic designs for the first phase of riverfront development to enhance Fort Wayne and the region. Development would occur in eight areas on the south and north sides of the . . . Read More

Riverfront Fort Wayne and the Allen County Public Library have kicked off a weekly summer family Storytime on the Bridge. Storytime on the Bridge offers kids of all ages songs, great stories and lots of smiles on the Historic Wells Street Bridge. . . Read More

I recently announced the City of Fort Wayne’s Blue Star Banner program will continue in 2016. The Blue Star Banner initiative started in May 2014 and recognizes City of Fort Wayne residents and City government employees who are actively deployed. . . . Read More

Members of the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission and representatives from Weigand Construction, Hoch Associates and Ash Brokerage recently joined me to cut the ribbon on the Skyline Garage. The garage is now open to the general public. . . Read More

For the third year in a row, the City of Fort Wayne will see record investments in street, sidewalk, ADA ramp and trail upgrades. Our aggressive commitment to neighborhood improvements will result in 500 projects being completed in 2016. . . Read More

We had a great time at the recent launch of the new Bike Share program in Fort Wayne. It’s a partnership between the City of Fort Wayne, Leadership Fort Wayne and Zagster, Inc. . . Read More

The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division and I recently announced plans to make it easier for residents to partner with the City to fix neighborhood sidewalks and curbs. The updated plan restructures the cost sharing program for repairing neighborhood . . . Read More