Author: Tom Henry - Fort Wayne Mayor

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 . . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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, . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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, . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

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 . . . Read More

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. . . Read More

We continue to see positive momentum in the City of Fort Wayne as we invest in neighborhoods and work each day to enhance your quality of life. A great way to improve our City and make lasting investments is to take a serious look at the future of . . . Read More

I recently announced a new program designed to recognize the efforts of deployed service members. The Blue Star Banner Program will recognize City of Fort Wayne residents and City government employees who are actively deployed. . . Read More

I’m pleased to share with you that progress continues to be made to protect the Dalevue-Fernwood neighborhood along the Fairfield Ditch. I joined with City staff members and residents on April 22 to break ground for a flood control project that . . . Read More

I want to invite you to take a visit to downtown to see the new Envision Fort Wayne Center at 916 S. Calhoun Street. The center is a storefront that provides citizens with ways to learn about and contribute to community projects such as Riverfront . . . Read More

The Legacy Fort Wayne initiative continues to be a tremendous opportunity for our community as we work to provide catalytic investment, leverage additional resources, and directly benefit residents of Fort Wayne. . . Read More