Waynedale Political Commentaries

I recently announced the City of Fort Wayne’s Blue Star Banner program will continue in 2016. The Blue Star Banner

I’m always looking for enjoyable inexpensive events for our clients to take part in. Most of our clients don’t have

Indiana’s part-time state legislature, unlike the U.S. Congress, allows representatives and senators to spend the majority of the calendar year

Members of the Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission and representatives from Weigand Construction, Hoch Associates and Ash Brokerage recently joined me

In this year of 2016, the state of Indiana’s two hundredth birthday, I have been thinking a lot about history

Memorial Day is right around the corner – a holiday providing extra time with family and friends, outdoor barbeques and

For the third year in a row, the City of Fort Wayne will see record investments in street, sidewalk, ADA

Each of us controls what we prioritize in life. A top priority for all of us should be ensuring that

In recent months, we’ve seen several stories in the news about horrific crimes committed against Hoosier children. Some of our

We had a great time at the recent launch of the new Bike Share program in Fort Wayne. It’s a

It seems hard to believe that it’s May already, but here we are in the last month of spring. This

The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division and I recently announced plans to make it easier for residents to

Question: What does the plan include?Answer: Work will be done at 42 buildings to replace and improve aging infrastructure. The

As the weather is warming up, we start looking forward to moving some of our work out of doors-like improving

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

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

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