Waynedale Political Commentaries

Every year, an estimated 4,200 Hoosier women are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths

Exciting news to report: The Fort Wayne Fire Department is hiring! I recently joined Fire Chief Amy Biggs in announcing

In this discussion of Army Training and Education Opportunities, I’d first like to take an opportunity to thank active members

Many questions remain following this spring’s ISTEP testing errors, which interrupted at least 78,000 Hoosier students. Though all students were

On June 25, the Fort Wayne City Council voted in favor of one of the most important initiatives in the

I believe that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. All individuals regardless

Two weeks ago I shared with the readers a partial overview of the three sessions that were held for staff

When asked to name the people in your life who’ve been most influential, I can almost guarantee a teacher makes

The financial state of our City – today and in the future – continues to be in the forefront of

Though the 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly has come to an end, legislators are already gearing up for

My administration is taking proactive steps to make sure our community remains financially sound today and in the future. With

We are very busy at your Wayne Township Trustee Office. Since the beginning of the year, my staff has handled

City staff and I recently visited with homeowners in the Dalevue and Fernwood neighborhood. I’m very concerned for all the

The City Administration has presented a framework of fiscal ideas calling for a 0.5% income tax increase raising local income

The 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly came to an end just a few weeks ago with the final

The City of Fort Wayne’s 311 Call Center is all about serving our citizens and making City government more efficient,

To say that gas prices have really shot up is an understatement. High gas prices affect all of us, but

A Tribute to Karen WalkerI didn’t pick up my pen and paper with an intention to write about the dedication

I firmly believe that strengthening our economy is crucial to the success of our city. That’s why I was pleased

April is celebrated as Fair Housing Month in honor of the enactment of the Fair Housing Act. On April 11,

Spring is finally here. And with it comes the kick-off of festival season, a host of outdoor activities and exciting

There is no greater public priority than protecting our young people. This April, as we mark National Child Abuse Prevention

For 50 years now, Ivy Tech Community College has filled an absolutely vital role in our state. The institution provides

Our City is building positive momentum. Only three months into 2013, great things are happening! We recently announced that 10

This year marks my 7th year as the leader of the Wayne Township Trustee Office. I have held significant roles