JOHN STOFFEL – Dist. 50 – IN House of Representatives
My name is John Stoffel and I see a brighter future for northeast Indiana. That’s why I’m asking for your vote in the Indiana House of Representatives District 50 Primary Election.
I have been a
Waynedale Political Commentaries
What are your Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana politicians working on for you? Local, regional and state wide politics can be found here written by your elected officials.
TOM RHOADES – Dist. 16 – IN State Senate
My name is Tom Rhoades and I’m running for Indiana State Senate in the 16th District in the Republican Primary on June 2nd.
Over the past 12 weeks, we have all experienced something on the scale of nothing we have ever seen before. The COVID-19
TO HONOR THE FALLEN – Voice Of The Township
This year Memorial Day comes as early in the month as it can, on Monday May the 25th. The United States has been observing that holiday on the last Monday of May since 1971 when the “Uniform Monday
TAKING EVERY PRECAUTION WE CAN – Voice Of The Township
As an essential service under the governor’s COVID-19 “stay at home” directive, the Wayne Township Trustee Office has continued operating under its normal business hours of Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 8
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ELECTION COMMISSION ADAPTS FOR JUNE 2 PRIMARY ELECTION
In response to recommendations from Governor Eric Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, and the leadership of Indiana’s major political parties, the Indiana Election Commission has issued an order implementing policy changes fo
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TOWNSHIP STILL OFFERS ASSISTANCE – Voice Of The Township
In compliance with the order from Governor Holcomb on Monday, March 23, the Wayne Township Trustee Office is operating on a restricted emergency basis. The following statements regarding the COVID-19 health situation is posted on our we
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PRIMARY ELECTION MOVED TO JUNE 2
Governor Eric Holcomb joined Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer and Democratic Party Chair John Zody announced an agreement to move the date of this year’s Indiana primary election from May 5 to June 2.
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SBA OFFERS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Indiana small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administra
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FIREFIGHTERS SPRING INTO ACTION – Voice Of The Township
Springtime is rolling around, and here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office we are doing spring things like cleaning carpets and putting fresh paint on the walls, changing the seasonal items in the
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY – Voice Of The Township
Friday, March 6, will be the 25th annual National Employee Appreciation Day., Known as the “Guru of Thank You,” Dr. Bob Nelson was a founding member of Recognition Professionals International (RPI, previously known as the National Assoc
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
It’s February, and here at Wayne Township we are celebrating not only Valentine’s and Presidents days but also Black History Month.
If you watched the Super Bowl this year you might have seen Col.
GET HELP WITH YOUR TAXES – Voice Of The Township
The 2020 tax season is underway, and for the second year in a row the Wayne Township Trustee office is hosting volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program to help citizens prepare and file their state and federal taxes. Trained and
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KNOX ELECTED AS TRUSTEE – Voice Of The Township
On Friday, January 10, 2020, Austin Knox was unanimously elected Wayne Township trustee at a caucus of Democratic precinct committee leaders of the township. This followed Richard Stevenson’s retirement
FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN ENTERING FOSTER CARE
The City of Fort Wayne joins the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne and the national non-profit organization Comfort Cases to announce a month-long fundraising effort to provide support for local children entering the foster care syste
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TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE STEVENSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT – Voice Of The Township
Richard A Stevenson, Wayne Township Trustee, announced his retirement at a press conference held at his office on Superior Street on Friday, December 6, 2019. First elected in 2006, Trustee Stevenson
LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE – Voice Of The Township
The winter holiday season has begun, and while we each look forward to our happy and abundant gift-giving celebrations I also remember the less fortunate people in our community who are the reason for our existence here at the Wayne Townshi
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THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS UPON US – Voice Of The Township
We’ve had a real cold spell this fall that is reminding me that the winter holiday season is just around the corner. We have already filled our Christmas Bureau spots with children from our client
REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS – Voice Of The Township
While Memorial Day is the official holiday when we remember and honor military personnel who have died in the service of our country, Veterans Day is intended to recognize and thank all those, living
PATTI HAYS (D) – 4th District Candidate
We are two weeks away from the municipal election and never has the voter in Waynedale had an opportunity to make a real difference with their vote.
From the Memorial Day parade to the Walk in Waynedale
JASON ARP (R) – 4th District Candidate
As your city councilman over the last few years, I have been your advocate for fiscal sanity, holding the politicians and your local government accountable. I’ve had the privilege to work with residents
MICHELLE CHAMBERS (D) At-Large Candidate
We are living in a nation on edge. From Wall Street to Main Street, shocking headlines and breaking news stories are causing political and emotional uneasiness and dare I say racial division like many
GLYNN HINES (D) At-Large Candidate
In April of 1999 I was selected by the precinct committee persons to replace the late Cletus Edmonds for the 6th district City Council seat. I have since been elected 5 times to maintain my servant-leadership
1ST ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY – Voice Of The Township
On Saturday, October 12, the Wayne Township Trustee Office held the first Annual Family Fun Day at our property downtown on Superior Street. Several hundred attendees—mostly children and their families–enjoyed
COLUMBUS DAY CONTROVERSY – Voice Of The Township
This Monday, October 14th is Columbus Day, one of ten federal holidays recognized nationwide by the United States Government. It’s a holiday celebrated every second Monday of October, and has been
MAYORAL FORUM ON QUALITY OF LIFE
Arts United, PBS39, the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, and the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne will present a live, televised town hall style discussion with mayoral candidates Tim Smith (R) and Tom Henry (D) at the Aue
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