Waynedale Political Commentaries

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

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

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

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