Waynedale Political Commentaries

Social service partners and I recently signed a memorandum of understanding for a winter weather emergency shelter plan in the

At the Wayne Township Trustee Board Meeting held at our office in downtown Fort Wayne on July 14 we awarded

I know the last few weeks have been challenging with recent heavy rain and flooding concerns. Thank you for being

Well, it’s the Fourth of July and another chance to get together with family and friends to celebrate our American

Although the Indiana General Assembly concluded the 2015 legislative session on April 29, many of the new laws enacted this

Each year during the General Assembly’s legislative session, a number of issues arise that require further in-depth study and discussion

I recently announced that Lutheran Health Network and Old National Bank will serve as financial sponsors for the Fourth of

This month the Wayne Township Trustee Office is attending two events with our information booth; one is the annual Juneteenth

I recently appointed long-time Allen County educator Dr. Steve Yager to serve on the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE),

It was an honor to see a lot of you at the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade. The event was a

Saturday, June 6, is National Trails Day when folks celebrate the wonderful nature trails available all over the United States,

While many important issues were discussed during the 2015 legislative session, the state’s biennial budget was a primary focus the

Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll and I recently announced that the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate

This year Memorial Day comes as early in the month as it can, on Monday, May the 25th. The United

The Indiana General Assembly has officially adjourned “sine die,” signaling the conclusion of the 2015 legislative session. From the outset,

I recently announced positive progress is being made in the City of Fort Wayne’s riverfront development efforts, including the first

As I write this it is May 1, 2015, and the Public Library is holding “A Day In Allen County”

For the past ten years, Indiana has been committed to passing honest and responsible budgets. Indiana has earned its excellent

I recently announced that for the second year in a row, the City of Fort Wayne will invest more than

Tuesday, May 5 is not only Primary Election day here in Fort Wayne but also Cinco de Mayo, a day

The right of each person to practice his or her religious faith is one of America’s foundational principles. In fact,

I recently announced that eight local businesses are recipients of 2015 Commercial Façade Grants to improve their properties. This year’s

Recently I have written about basic necessities and how, in Indiana, the township trustee can help people who are not

Lawmakers frequently hear from parents and educators that too much time is spent on testing in our schools. This concern

Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann recently visited Fort Wayne and joined me to provide an update on the Indiana Hardest Hit

I feel strongly that education is the key to solving the problem of poverty. That is why, three years ago,

The second half of the legislative session is in full swing at the Indiana Statehouse. At this point, all 174

I recently voiced my support for proposed legislation that would assist with transportation needs for children in the Fort Wayne