Waynedale Political Commentaries

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

The Indiana General Assembly concluded the 2018 legislative session earlier this month, passing 210 bills, 99 percent of which received

That was the message from the Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities, and if you stopped by our office this

I want to offer my congratulations to Steve McDaniel as he’s been appointed as the new director of the Fort

The Wayne Township Trustee Office is taking applications for the 6th Annual Recognizing Achievement Scholarship that it offers to graduating

Opioid abuse is a growing issue in our state, costing Indiana billions of dollars and destroying Hoosier lives. For example,

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

During the first half of the legislative session, my colleagues and I researched, discussed and voted on legislation authored by

The growth and momentum in our community continues as the City of Fort Wayne New Markets Revitalization Fund, LLC (FWNMRF)

Townships exist in various forms in about twenty of the United States. In my previous column I promised to talk

In the years following 1787, the new government of the United States surveyed the lands of the old Northwest Territory—an

The Indiana General Assembly recently reached the half-way point, meaning the Senate and House of Representatives will begin considering legislation

I want to take this opportunity to update you on some exciting initiatives taking place in the City of Fort

An opioid epidemic continues to plague our state and the rest of the nation, affecting individuals, families and entire communities

I recently joined Police Chief Steve Reed to provide a public safety recap of 2017 and highlight efforts designed to