Waynedale Political Commentaries

Indiana is known as the “Crossroads of America,” and we do our best to make sure our transportation infrastructure lives

Over the past 20 years, schools in the United States, including in Indiana, have seen an increase in shootings and

Do you know an outstanding young person who will be in 10th – 12th grade this year and would like

In December of 2017, Indiana’s Department of Child Services (DCS) made news headlines across the state when the agency’s ability

The 63rd basic recruit class of the Fort Wayne Police Department has graduated and they’ve become fully commissioned officers. The class

Recently, I announced plans for Fort Wayne to become a TenPoint Coalition city. This is the next step in our

I’ve been thinking lately about the Wayne Township Trustee Office mission statement which includes the idea that the Trustee’s office

In our modern digital age, it seems that any piece of information, no matter how broad or specific, can be

Well the summer season is in full swing now. School is out, Germanfest is over, and soon the fireworks will

There is no question that one of today’s major health concerns is the issue of mental health. As our society

It was great to be in Waynedale recently at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Poka-Bache Connector. We’re fortunate to

Each year during the legislative session, members of the Indiana General Assembly conduct committee hearings, participate in debates and take

Earlier this spring a beloved local sports referee, Tom Knox, passed away and my thoughts were with his grandson, Austin

We’re continuing to experience positive momentum and growth in the City of Fort Wayne. A recent example is the Fort

The Indiana General Assembly convened May 14 for a one-day special session called by the governor. During this time, my

As I look back over the last several years, I am struck by the changes that I have witnessed while

The City of Fort Wayne has a new director of the Community Development Division. I recently announced the promotion of

The month of May brings us lots of good things to celebrate—sunshine, flowers, milder temperatures, the end of the school

The Indiana General Assembly works diligently each year to implement policies that will help fill open jobs and encourage businesses

The City of Fort Wayne’s Commercial Façade Grant program continues to excel. I recently announced that 10 local organizations will

During the 2017 session, the General Assembly passed a two-year budget, which included up to $7.04 billion for school funding,

I recently provided an update on the City of Fort Wayne’s position on the Electric Works project. I want all

On May 8, Indiana voters will cast primary ballots for United States Senate; Congress; state legislature; county offices such as

Indiana offers online voter registration through IndianaVoters.com, a comprehensive website where Hoosiers can not only register to vote, but can

One of Indiana’s biggest long-term challenges is the skills gap that exists between available jobs and available workers. For example,

I recently congratulated four teams of developers and social service agencies that were awarded Rental Housing Tax Credits (RHTCs) for

In Indiana townships, the citizens elect not only a trustee, but also a Township Board. The Board is the legislative