Waynedale Political Commentaries

The committee established to consider the viability of a downtown arena has presented its recommendations to my administration. The committee

When the Indiana General Assembly’s 2016 legislative session began in January, the members of the Senate Republican Caucus unveiled a

An annexation plan that would add nearly 23 square miles and approximately 22,000 people in an effort to continue the

A few weeks ago I wrote about legislation being considered by the Indiana General Assembly to fight the scourge of

As outlined at my recent State of the City Address, the City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing and Neighborhood

It’s March again, when Americans celebrate many things including the first day of spring, Easter and Disability Awareness Month. Along

Like millions of Americans, I was appalled last year to watch videos showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing how the organs

I recently delivered my ninth State of the City Address. The theme for this year’s address was “Moving Fort Wayne

As we come to the end of February, Black History Month, I would like to write today about a hero

When the Indiana General Assembly convened in January for the start of the 2016 legislative session, the Senate Republican Caucus

I recently joined leaders of the Fort Wayne Fire Department to welcome the 17 members of the department’s 88th recruit

The Indiana General Assembly has long prioritized Hoosier students and educators. Over half of our state’s general fund is devoted

A check covering 75 percent ($862,946) of the funds needed to buyout 18 flood-prone homes was recently presented to the

Some of our clients have very little income and do a good job of managing the little that they have.

Have you noticed that the Indiana license plates we’ve been sporting for the past three years celebrate our state’s bicentennial?

On the opening day of the General Assembly’s 2016 legislative session, I gathered with members of the Senate Republican Caucus

Happy New Year to all of you. I’m looking forward to a great 2016 and appreciate your interest and commitment

Indiana has a part-time citizen legislature, which means the General Assembly is only in session for two-and-a-half to four months

I recently joined neighborhood and business leaders to announce that the City of Fort Wayne is contracting with Indigo Centers

It’s hard to think of a profession that has a greater impact on our future than teaching. Indiana has a

On Saturday, December 12, the Wayne Township Trustee Office will be holding its Fourth Annual Holiday Celebration from Noon to

City of Fort Wayne leaders and organizers and sponsors of this past spring’s Dragon Boat Races/Riverpalooza event recently presented a

Because of Indiana’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and strong budget reserves, Hoosier employers will be relieved of a burdensome tax

Each morning as I walk through our lobby greeting clients, I see a wide range of emotions. Some people are

Traffic light/signal improvementsYou may have noticed new traffic signals with black backgrounds popping up in Fort Wayne as 3,000 traffic

On Tuesday, November 17, the Indiana General Assembly will convene at the Statehouse for the ceremonial start of the 2016

Applications for the City’s 2016 Commercial Façade Grant program are now available. I introduced the program eight years ago to