PUBLIC WORKS – MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
I recently joined members of our Public Works Department, our elected officials and community and neighborhood leaders to unveil planned
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Waynedale Political Commentaries
What are your Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana politicians working on for you? This section lets you hear directly from the people who represent you, in their own words. Read local, regional, and statewide political commentaries written by elected officials who serve Waynedale, Fort Wayne, Allen County, and the State of Indiana, explaining what they are working on, why it matters, and how proposed laws, budgets, and policies could affect daily life in our neighborhoods.
COMING TOGETHER AT THE INDIANA STATE FAIR – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
For more than 150 years, the best of Hoosier tradition has annually culminated in one event: the Indiana State Fair.
Read MorePARKS & REC – MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Our City Police and Fire Departments are not the only divisions making great strides, thanks to a fiscal proposal that
Read MoreVISITORS – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
When visitors come to the Township for assistance the time it takes to process their request can vary by a
Read MoreHOOSIERS’ INPUT KEY TO CUTTING RED TAPE – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
“Cutting the red tape.” It’s a figure of speech we’re all familiar with, and one we can all stand behind.
Read MoreCITY FLEETS – MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
I recently told you about our City Fire Department making plans to hire 15 new firefighters, thanks to a fiscal
Read MoreSUMMER – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
Summer is, for many of us, that season when we can spend more time with those who are close to
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STRIDES FOR HOOSIER WOMEN’S HEALTH – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
Every year, an estimated 4,200 Hoosier women are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths
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FIRE DEPARTMENT – MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Exciting news to report: The Fort Wayne Fire Department is hiring! I recently joined Fire Chief Amy Biggs in announcing
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ARMY TRAINING & EDUCATION – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
In this discussion of Army Training and Education Opportunities, I’d first like to take an opportunity to thank active members
Read MoreWE CAN DO BETTER TO PROTECT TAXPAYERS
In a struggling economy that’s still absorbing a payroll tax increase, the City Administration raised income taxes on all of
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FINDING THE BEST SOLUTION FOR HOOSIER TEST TAKERS – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
Many questions remain following this spring’s ISTEP testing errors, which interrupted at least 78,000 Hoosier students. Though all students were
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INVESTING IN FORT WAYNE – MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
On June 25, the Fort Wayne City Council voted in favor of one of the most important initiatives in the
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HOUSING PROGRAMS – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
I believe that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. All individuals regardless
Read MoreDON’T GET TRAMPLED BY THE “HERD”
Every year in early July, thousands of people “run with the bulls” in Pamplona, Spain. While the event is exciting,
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WITHOUT GREAT TEACHERS, HOOSIER CLASSROOMS SUFFER – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
When asked to name the people in your life who’ve been most influential, I can almost guarantee a teacher makes
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FINANCIAL STATE OF FT. WAYNE – MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
The financial state of our City – today and in the future – continues to be in the forefront of
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ANGER MANAGEMENT – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
Two weeks ago I shared with the readers a partial overview of the three sessions that were held for staff
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LEGISLATURE TO STUDY SEVERAL KEY TOPICS AFFECTING HOOSIERS DURING SUMMER MONTHS
Though the 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly has come to an end, legislators are already gearing up for
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FORT WAYNE FISCAL POLICY PLAN
My administration is taking proactive steps to make sure our community remains financially sound today and in the future. With
Read MoreRESPECT & SERVICE PART 1 – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
The Wayne Township Trustee Office mission is to provide prompt, necessary relief to eligible citizens and residents of our community.
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EMPLOYMENT – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
We are very busy at your Wayne Township Trustee Office. Since the beginning of the year, my staff has handled
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FLOODING – MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
City staff and I recently visited with homeowners in the Dalevue and Fernwood neighborhood. I’m very concerned for all the
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.05% INCOME TAX INCREASE – COUNCILMANS CORNER
The City Administration has presented a framework of fiscal ideas calling for a 0.5% income tax increase raising local income
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BALANCED BUDGET, NEW LAWS PASSED THIS SESSION REFLECT HOOSIER PRIORITIES – STRAIGHT FROM THE SENATE
The 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly came to an end just a few weeks ago with the final
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311 CALL CENTER – MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
The City of Fort Wayne’s 311 Call Center is all about serving our citizens and making City government more efficient,
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GAS PRICES – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
To say that gas prices have really shot up is an understatement. High gas prices affect all of us, but
Read MoreCITY COUNCILMEN PRAISE STATE
Fort Wayne City Councilmen Mitch Harper, R-4th and Russ Jehl, R-2nd expressed gratitude to Governor Mike Pence, the Allen County
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A TRIBUTE TO KAREN WALKER – VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
A Tribute to Karen WalkerI didn’t pick up my pen and paper with an intention to write about the dedication
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR – APRIL ECONOMY
I firmly believe that strengthening our economy is crucial to the success of our city. That’s why I was pleased
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