Public safety is a top priority as we work each day to make sure the City of Fort Wayne is as safe as possible for everyone.
I recently announced the Fort Wayne Fire Department will hire 15 new firefighters. Ten of the new firefighters are a result . . .
The City of Fort Wayne has received a federal award of $862,946 to purchase and demolish 18 flood-prone structures.
The grant came from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and was announced through . . .
A new report shows opportunities for commercial growth in south Fort Wayne, including more retail shops and restaurants in the areas bounded by downtown to the north, Lower Huntington and Tillman roads on the south, Hessen Cassel Road on the east, . . .
Social service partners and I recently signed a memorandum of understanding for a winter weather emergency shelter plan in the City of Fort Wayne.
This agreement is a continuation of the community’s commitment to helping those in need.
The City of . . .
I know the last few weeks have been challenging with recent heavy rain and flooding concerns. Thank you for being our partners as we work together to combat high water and challenges associated with flooding.
Our City employees are committed to doing . . .
I recently announced that Lutheran Health Network and Old National Bank will serve as financial sponsors for the Fourth of July fireworks display in Fort Wayne.
Lutheran Health Network and Old National Bank each will contribute $20,000 per year for . . .
It was an honor to see a lot of you at the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade. The event was a great way to recognize and remember the true sacrifices of our military personnel. Thank you for taking time out of your day to pay your respects to our heroes.
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Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll and I recently announced that the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Park System with a free, community party in Headwaters Park East on Tuesday, July 28 from . . .
I recently announced positive progress is being made in the City of Fort Wayne’s riverfront development efforts, including the first grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.
At a news conference on April 23, community leaders . . .
I recently announced that for the second year in a row, the City of Fort Wayne will invest more than $20 million in neighborhood transportation infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, ADA ramps, and trails.
This year’s street investment . . .
I recently announced that eight local businesses are recipients of 2015 Commercial Façade Grants to improve their properties. This year’s awardees will receive approximately $218,000 in City funding and have pledged to contribute just over $685,000 . . .
Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann recently visited Fort Wayne and joined me to provide an update on the Indiana Hardest Hit Blight Elimination Program (BEP).
The City of Fort Wayne is a participant in the program and has been awarded over $7 million . . .
I recently voiced my support for proposed legislation that would assist with transportation needs for children in the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district.
A portion of Senate Bill 478, which is under consideration in the Indiana General Assembly, . . .
The first-ever riverfront development study was just completed and released to the public on February 4. Hundreds of people turned out on a snowy night to see the possibilities that exist for our community.
I share the public’s enthusiasm as we . . .
Fort Wayne Police Department leaders and I recently provided a progress report to the community that the City of Fort Wayne experienced an overall reduction in crime of more than 14 percent in 2014, highlighted by a 62.5 percent reduction in the number . . .
I recently announced that the City of Fort Wayne and Domo Development, LLC, based in Indianapolis, have reached a Memorandum of Understanding for a $27 million residential development across from Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne.
The project, Cityscape . . .
Extra flood protection is now in place for residents of the Fernwood Avenue and Dalevue Drive neighborhood in Waynedale. Chronic and repeated flooding has impacted this low-lying area along the Fairfield Ditch since the 1950s. After another flood in . . .
I recently announced that the City of Fort Wayne has been awarded an additional $2.8 million to help stabilize neighborhoods by demolishing and redeveloping abandoned homes.
The new funding is in addition to $4.7 million that was received earlier this . . .
I’ve been encouraged by the progress we’re seeing with the Riverfront Development Study. The public has rallied behind this important initiative that could have a lasting impact on the City of Fort Wayne. The Riverfront Study is an example . . .
In October, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department achieved reaccreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies.
Our Parks and Recreation Department is one of only 135 in the country to currently hold national . . .
The Water Environment Federation, an organization of 36,000 members from around the world, selected Fort Wayne City Utilities for its 2014 Public Education Award in the category of organizations, groups and events. The award recognizes efforts to educate . . .
As we continue our efforts to build on the positive momentum we’re experiencing in the City of Fort Wayne, we’re in the process of presenting our 2015 City budget for approval.
The balanced budget for 2015 demonstrates our commitment to . . .
I had a great time at the recent Waynedale News celebration. It was a neat opportunity to meet with you and talk about the positive momentum we’re seeing in our City.
I’m pleased to be a part of The Waynedale News and its efforts to inform . . .
A commitment to developing healthier lifestyles was unveiled recently as part of an innovative program created by Fort Wayne resident Chris Blake and endorsed by my office.
Operation F4 – Fight for a Fitter Fort (OPF4) is a community wellness . . .
At the time of this writing, my administration and City Council are working together on a review process to enhance the City’s Legacy initiative.
Under the Legacy review process, a seven-member committee will be responsible for reviewing requests . . .
Fort Wayne continues to see positive activities as we work together to make a meaningful difference for residents, neighborhoods, and businesses.
We recently broke ground for the roundabout and two-way street conversion at Superior Street, Wells Street, . . .
We continue to see unprecedented momentum in our City by investing in our future, attracting and retaining jobs, and remaining committed to enhancing our neighborhoods.
As part of our efforts to win the future and work together as a community, I recently . . .
I want to thank all of our residents who responded enthusiastically to the City’s recent Riverfront Fort Wayne survey.
Nearly 2,600 people took our survey about what they’d like to see along the downtown riverfront. People are clearly excited . . .
Our commitment to investing in neighborhoods is being demonstrated by the flood control project in the Dalevue-Fernwood neighborhood along the Fairfield Ditch.
We’re building an earthen berm, to hold back flood water, and constructing an already . . .
I want to thank all Waynedale residents for being a partner with us as great things are happening in the City of Fort Wayne. Together, we continue to build on the positive momentum in our community and invest in the future.
We recently announced the . . .