Waynedale Political Commentaries

There are many priorities for mayors and cities, but the environment and finding ways to save money are two that

STATEHOOD DAY: INDIANA’S ROOTSRUN DEEP Indiana will be 195 years old next month but this Hoosier birthday celebration will retain

NO SHORTAGE OF ISSUES FOR LEGISLATORS TO DISCUSS AS ANOTHER ‘SHORT’ SESSION OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEARS When it first happened,

Helping clients obtain employment continues to be our ultimate goal at the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office. So far this year,

In these tough economic times, we know that improving the economy must take a multi-faceted approach. It means growing jobs,

We have a couple of very important days coming up soon for the citizens of our Township. Those days are

I was recently asked what I thought of our city’s finances and the 2012 budget. In short, does our city

IT’S IMPORTANT THAT YOUR VOICE IS HEARD IN THE NOV. 8 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS It may not be a presidential or

Even though we enjoyed some really beautiful days early in October, we all know that cold, winter weather will be

IT’S TIME ONCE AGAIN TO SPREAD ‘HOOSIER CHEER FOR OUR HEROES’ Somewhere in the desert sands of Iraq or the

As a government official who is proud to be serving my community, I like to recognize important days in our

Summer is over and our neighborhoods are bursting with the sights and sounds of autumn. A normal fall sight is

WANTED:INTERNS TO HELP SENATE IN 2012 SESSION College upperclassmen and recent graduates can set their resumes apart by gaining unique

We always try our best to accommodate the needs of everyone who comes in our door at the Wayne Township

While Fort Wayne – and the rest of the country – still has a way to go before we can

MORE PROGRESS FOR INDIANA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE While members of Congress prepare to debate yet another “stimulus” package in Washington, D.C.,

For those of us with young children or grandchildren, the quality of life offerings in our community make a difference.

SEN. LONG ENCOURAGES FOURTH-GRADERS TO CELEBRATESTATEHOOD DAY, SHARE WHAT INDIANA MEANSTO THEM As Indiana’s 195th birthday quickly approaches, it’s time

The Wayne Township Trustee’s Office is excited this year to honor workers not just on Labor Day, but during this

Famous football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses,

Removal of the City’s dead ash trees begins this month in Waynedale neighborhoods. By the end of the year, nearly

DOES INDIANA NEED A ‘CAYLEE’S LAW?’ State and federal offices across the country – including some here at the Indiana

Those of you who have not been involved with Township Assistance may think it’s a program that simply hands out

LET’S TRADE BAILOUTS AND BORROWING FOR SOME HOOSIER COMMON SENSE Recent data shows national economic growth is slowing from a

Indiana law requires townships to help residents in need with their basic necessities, such as assistance with housing, utilities and

Gone are the days when a romp around the Waynedale Splash Pad would mean having to navigate around the mud

INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE PROCESS WILL BEGIN IN EARNEST AT STATEHOUSE NEXT WEEK STATEHOUSE – Even though Indiana does not have

I hope you are having a great summer. I can hardly believe that we already are halfway through summer and