POSITIVE NEW YEAR CHANGES – Message From The Mayor
I wish you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year!
One of the most anticipated events of 2019 is the completion of Promenade Park, the first phase of Riverfront Fort Wayne, located at 202
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TAKING A GLANCE AT 2019 – Voice Of The Township
Well, it’s been a wonderful holiday season for me, and now I am looking forward to all the possibilities promised by a new year. As I begin my fourth term as your Wayne Township Trustee, I feel so
CHRISTMAS BUREAU DRIVE – Voice Of The Township
Another Christmas has arrived, and here at Wayne Township we are feeling the glow of having achieved another successful Christmas Bureau Drive (serving more families and children than ever before) and
HOLIDAY CAB SERVICE RETURNS – Message From The Mayor
Chief of Police Steve Reed and Holiday Cab joined me recently to announce the return of the program that provides free cab rides home to impaired drivers during this holiday season. In its 31st year
TIPS FOR CREATING RESUMES – Voice Of The Township
As I make my way around the township this holiday season it appears that lots of folks are out shopping—the traffic is heavy and the parking lots full. That says to me that people are working and
HOLIDAYS IN FORT WAYNE – Message From The Mayor
I hope you take advantage of some of the Parks & Recreation Department’s holiday offerings this year. The Botanical Conservatory’s beautiful gardens are adorned with lights, greenery and holiday
IMPROVING FACADES, CITY-WIDE – Message From The Mayor
Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers, a community program geared toward public involvement in the fight against crime, recently celebrated their 35th anniversary.
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During their 35 years of service, Crime Stoppers has facilitated the arre
BUSCH REPLACES LONG AS STATE SENATOR FOR IN DISTRICT 16
Senator-elect Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne) took the oath of office today, officially becoming the State Senator representing District 16. Busch was one of five senators sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush.
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – Voice Of The Township
With the Friday after Thanksgiving—yes Black Friday—we all start thinking about the people on our holiday shopping lists. Here at the Wayne Township Trustee Office we have been busy too, amassing prizes and gifts for the children who will
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THANK YOU INDIANA, IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR – Straight From The Senate
It’s hard to believe my time in public service has come to an end. Thirty years ago I was elected to my first term as a Fort Wayne city councilman, where I served for eight years, and I then spent the next 22 years as the State Senator representing
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NEW DOMESTIC ABUSE RESOURCES – Message From The Mayor
In a continued effort to empower and address the needs of crime victims impacted by violence and abuse, my Commission on Domestic Violence, Rape and Sexual Assault has launched a new website: www.endtheviolencefortwayne.org.
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The websi
BEING THANKFUL ON THANKSGIVING – Voice Of The Township
Over the next few weeks we will be celebrating two holidays: Veteran’s Day on Monday, November 12th and Thanksgiving on the 22nd. I have so much respect for our great American Veteran’s, and plan to catch the Veteran’s Day parade held on Satu
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WORKING TOGETHER – Voice Of The Township
A couple of years ago AEP determined that the trees along our property were interfering with their electric lines. Our twenty-year-old row of sunburst locusts had to be removed. That uncovered the fact that more changes were needed to prev
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CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH – Straight From The Senate
Over the past few decades, internet-connected devices have become increasingly prominent in our lives. According to Pew Research Center, 95 percent of Americans now own a cellphone, myself included. Further, many features of our homes
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FWPD RECEIVES GRANT – Message From The Mayor
As part of continuing efforts to make City government as responsive as possible, the 311 Call Center will now be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays with two members of our 311 team taking calls from the public. These additional hours will he
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ON TO THE NEXT CHAPTER – Voice Of The Township
Earlier this month Bennie Lewis announced his retirement from the Wayne Township Trustee Office. Lewis was one of the people here who helped make the annual Holiday Celebrations successful as he had previously worked with the Fort Wayne M
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2019 CITY BUDGET PROPOSAL – Message From The Mayor
I announced recently that the City of Fort Wayne’s proposed budget for 2019 will continue the City Administration’s commitment to investing in public safety, neighborhood infrastructure and parks.Â
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The balanced budget places an empha
INDIANA’S ECONOMY IS THRIVING – Straight From The Senate
Indiana leaders work hard to improve our state, and I’m proud to see our policies and laws continue to pay off. Since last year, Indiana has been ranked in the top 10 states for doing business by Chief Executive Magazine, Area Development Mag
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HOW TO REGISTER YOUR PETS – Message From The Mayor
Crews have installed three additional banners as part of my Blue Star Banner program. The banners were for service members Sergeant Ricardo Bonano, U.S. Marine Corps; Sergeant Ravyn D. Ramos, U.S. Army; and Specialist 38th SB Amanda Sto
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RECRUITING MORE TEACHERS FOR INDIANA SCHOOLS
Each year, Hoosier parents entrust their children’s education to our teachers. Given that teachers have the tremendous responsibility of helping shape our children’s futures, it is imperative that we have great teachers and continue t
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OPEN ON COLUMBUS DAY – Voice Of The Township
The Wayne Township Trustee Office will be open for business on October 8, even though that is the state and federal holiday of Columbus Day. For several years now we have remained open on Columbus Day and on the February holiday of Presidentâ
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THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD NEWS – Voice Of The Township
I saw on the front page of the last Waynedale News that September 2nd was the 86th anniversary of this local newspaper. Since I have been in office—almost 12 years now—I have submitted a column in each issue to appear on the POLITICAL page. Tho
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INDIANA POLICIES SET NATIONAL STANDARD IN 5G DEPLOYMENT – Straight From The Senate
Indiana’s tech sector is growing at a rapid rate, making it even more crucial for Hoosiers to have access to reliable high-speed internet. In recent years, the General Assembly passed legislation to pave the way for telecommunications in
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ADDITIONS TO THE CITY – Message From The Mayor
We have nineteen new firefighters serving the City of Fort Wayne and this 90th recruit class was one of the most diverse in the department’s history. Public safety is a top priority and we have an outstanding fire department committed to kee
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IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY – Voice Of The Township
Many people think of Labor Day as just a day off work and maybe a chance to say goodbye to summer. But for over a hundred years, Labor Day has been set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been officially celebrated in the United St
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