Waynedale Political Commentaries

MAYOR INVITES RESIDENTS TO HELP SET PRIORITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOODSOnline survey part of City’s plan for neighborhood funding, programsI would like

Now that summer is officially here, you may be looking forward to vacations, barbecues, ballgames and other events of the

My two younger grandchildren recently got out of school for the summer and have been visiting from out of town

READING ALOUD TO CHILDREN Value of this simple, but powerful exercise cannot be overstated   STATEHOUSE – A recent federal

MAYOR INVITES RESIDENTS TO NEW TUESDAY TRAIL RIDES Free recreational opportunity for cyclists, families I would like to invite Waynedale

Not all households have two wage earners. By choice or circumstance, either you or your spouse may be out of

I recently attended a celebration at the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) and was thrilled and surprised that EOC honored the

STATE REVENUE HITS TARGET, BUT LAGS 2009 BY $14 MILLION Frugality, reserves help protect most K-12 funds, vital state programs;

MAYOR SALUTES CITY’S RICH HERITAGE THROUGH HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH Focus to connect people to community character, local history Through activities

As you strive to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you may, at times, feel frustrated over

One of my favorite events each year is the Waynedale Memorial Day Parade. My office has participated in the Parade

CRASH COURSE IN 10 DEADLY HABITS STATEHOUSE – No doubt we’ve all heard someone complain after receiving a traffic ticket

Mother’s Day is almost upon us. This year, in addition to giving Mom some flowers and a card, why not

CITY’S WEED ENFORCEMENT NOW UNDERWAY Mayor’s Senior Advisory Council holding free workshop May 18 To keep neighborhoods healthy and vital,

We continue to be very busy at your Wayne Township Trustee’s Office. Our lobby is filled most mornings with clients

Tax Day is behind us, and I hope all of you got your income tax returns filed on time. Property

SECOND ANNUAL BIKE SUMMIT MAY 8 PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON BICYCLES AS TRANSPORTATION Free event features workshops, keynote speaker, vendor expo,

OBAMACARE NOT HEALTHY FOR HOOSIER JOBS Indiana’s growing life sciences sector may be hurt badly by State Sen. David Long

Spring is definitely in the air, and it feels great after a snowy and dreary winter. Here at the Trustee’s

LEARN THE LIFE-SAVING SKILL OF HANDS-ONLY CPR FOR FREE MAY 8 One-hour, non-certified classes at Public Safety Academy open to

OBAMACARE MAY BE BITTER PILL FOR HOOSIERS Indiana joins multi-state legal challenge to historic federal action   STATEHOUSE – “Obamacare”

I wrote in my last column about two bills introduced in the Indiana legislature that, if passed, could have either

REGISTRATION FOR MAY 15 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP AVAILABLE Groups to participate in City’s annual spring cleaning of parks, trails, playgrounds,

LAWMAKERS GIVE SCHOOLS MORE FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY Prescription drug abuse, highway safety among other issues addressed in 2010 session Lawmakers this

PROPERTY TAX CAPS COULD BE ENGINE FOR JOB GROWTH   Indiana voters in November’s general election will decide if tax

As I am writing this, the Indiana General Assembly is nearing adjournment, and the House and Senate have not reached

MAYOR HENRY LAUNCHES MAYOR’S YOUTH ENGAGEMENT COUNCIL   Applications accepted through April 5 for service-learning opportunity   I am proud

I have always prided myself in being open and accessible to our clients and the residents of Wayne Township. Almost

MAYOR HENRY FOCUSES ON HOW TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER IN STATE OF THE CITY SPEECH   City working closely with

Other 2010 Bills of Interest   With Little Time and No Money, Legislators Work To Address Concerns of Constituents