Waynedale Political Commentaries

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

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

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

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

Another Veterans Day is just around the corner, and while our soldiers, both past and present, are never far from

While state and local governments have many obligations to their citizens, one of the most important ones is improving and

I recently joined Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll to provide an update on the 2015 capital improvement projects in

When I first took office as Wayne Township Trustee I made a personal commitment to learn all I could about

Every once in awhile my office will receive a call or a letter from a citizen asking why somebody they

For many young Hoosiers, the path to a productive and successful future will involve a college degree. Likewise, Indiana’s future

I recently joined residents and City leaders to recap progress that’s been made on infrastructure projects throughout the City. We’re

In today’s competitive job market, quality internship experience can make the difference in landing a job. The Indiana Senate Republican

City Controller Pat Roller and I recently discussed the City of Fort Wayne’s proposed budget for 2016. The balanced budget

Are you one of those folks who have already started thinking about your holiday gift giving? I always shake my

No one expects to be impacted by natural or man-made disasters, but when these circumstances occur, it’s vitally important to

I recently joined the Fort Wayne Fire Department to announce two new initiatives designed to enhance health and public safety

While we always try our best to accommodate the needs of everyone who comes through our doors at the Wayne

Over the past few years, the General Assembly has taken steps to ensure that Indiana’s worst criminals are kept behind

Public safety is a top priority as we work each day to make sure the City of Fort Wayne is

Labor Day always reminds me of how important it is to a person’s well-being to have a job–not just for

This year, I sponsored a legislative ethics reform law aimed at providing greater transparency requirements for elected officeholders and enhancing