Waynedale Political Commentaries

As I am writing this column, it is very cold and windy outside, and we received a few inches of

In my State of the City address a couple of weeks ago I talked about both our neighborhood main streets

SURVEY RESULTS SAY ‘STAY THE COURSE’ ON BALANCED BUDGET, K-12 IMPROVEMENTS, PRIVATE JOB GROWTH Stay the course.That was the theme

January can be a somewhat depressing month in our area because of the persistent snow, cold and dreary days. But

Have you ever found a $20 bill in your pocket that you had forgotten about or received a tax refund

SENATE JOBS BILL WOULD MAKE INDIANA EVEN MORE ATTRACTIVE TO EMPLOYERSby State Sen. David Long (R-Fort Wayne)Senate Republicans are introducing

I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season and looking forward to the possibilities offered by a new

MAYOR HENRY SELECTS BAYH STAFFER AS NEW MAYOR’S ADVOCATECity starts new recycling program, all-in-one recycling carts now being delivered I

ISSUES EMERGING FOR THE 2011 SESSIONConstituents expect lawmakers to focus on balancing the budget, avoiding tax hikes, improving education, promoting

The holiday season is always a busy time of year, so you’re probably pretty busy. But it is important to

Soon we will venture into a new year – a year full of promise and the opportunity for progress.  Just

LAWMAKERS DETERMINED TO PASS BALANCED BUDGET WITHOUT RAISING TAXES ON HARD-WORKING HOOSIERSPassing a balanced budget and avoiding tax hikes on

I am really looking forward to the Christmas holidays, and I hope you are too. The best part of the

At this time of year, I always am concerned about those in our community who cannot provide their families, especially

Now that winter is almost here, you probably see “Flu Shots Available” signs at many of your local pharmacies. Whether

MAYOR INVITES WAYNEDALE RESIDENTS TO INCREASE HOLIDAY DONATIONS The need at local non-profits to deliver services, help never ends I

SERVING AS PAGES HELPS BRING STATE GOVERNMENT TO LIFE FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Area middle and high school

During the Thanksgiving season, I always take time to think about the many blessings for which I am thankful. I

Thanksgiving is a good time to be thankful for those charitable, educational and religious groups that provide your community with

This is a beautiful time of year – a time when friends and families gather to celebrate the season of

GOOD AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS CAN KEEP HOOSIER STUDENTS HEADED ON THE RIGHT PATH A lot can happen between the hours of

The Healthy Cities Health Fair and Veterans’ Stand Down at the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office was a great success again

You may not have the pictures, suntan or souvenirs to show for it, but if you’re at least 70-1/2, you’ve

On October 26, the city council approved our 2011 city budget. This yearly process requires cooperation and a unified vision

SUPPORT INDIANA TROOPS, SPREAD ‘HOOSIER CHEER FOR OUR HEROES’ THROUGH CARD DRIVE I encourage residents to join Lt. Gov. Becky

As you navigate the financial world, you’ll most likely deal with a wide array of investment choices, constantly changing tax

MAYOR REQUESTS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN EFFORT TO REPLACE NEEDED TREES   Fort Wayne has a great many treasures we take

NATIONAL REPORT: INDIANA AMONG STATES EXPECTED TO SEE ECONOMIC GROWTH State Still Has Long Way To Go To Reach Pre-Recession

…you will hear nearly every candidate answer questions about jobs or express their desire to bring employment to the people

When I was growing up in Fort Wayne, my family taught me the importance of hard work, as well as