Waynedale Political Commentaries

The City of Fort Wayne has received a federal award of $862,946 to purchase and demolish 18 flood-prone structures. The

On August 6 this year, the League of Women Voters hosted a celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Voting

As Indiana closes the books on fiscal year 2015, Hoosiers have good reason to be proud of our state’s fiscal

A new report shows opportunities for commercial growth in south Fort Wayne, including more retail shops and restaurants in the

Fort Wayne Community Schools will be back in session on August 11. For many people this is an exciting time

Indiana’s continued prosperity depends on a healthy business climate, low tax burden and pro-growth policies. During the 2015 legislative session,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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