Waynedale Political Commentaries

I know all of you have experienced, just like I have, unsatisfactory service from a business or governmental agency. You

STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT ON SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE Group looks at garbage and recycling practices I am asking community leaders to

IT’S HALFTIME! SENATE REPUBLICANS GO THE DISTANCE ON TAX CAPS, ETHICS REFORMS, REDISTRICTING DURING 1ST HALF OF SESSION STATEHOUSE –

The beginning of 2010 has been a very busy and very exciting time at your Wayne Township Trustee’s Office. Our

$1 MILLION RAISED FOR INDIANA’S FIRST BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUND Groundbreaking later this year I recently joined Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation

HOOSIERS JOIN LAWMAKERS IN APPLAUDING DANIELS’ CONSERVATIVE FISCAL MESSAGESenators hand voters final decision on property tax caps hours before State of

After enjoying a wonderful holiday, I am looking forward to the many challenges and joys the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office

UPDATED HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION GUIDELINES NOW ONLINE Document has useful information for owners of homes, structures of nearly any age

ISSUES EMERGING FOR THE 2010 SESSION Statehouse Talk Focuses on Economy, Property Tax Caps, Unemployment Insurance, Ethics Standards, Redistricting Jobs and

Like many of you, I look forward to Christmas not for what I will receive, but for the joy I

DOWNTOWN SURVEY RESULTS SHOW PUBLIC PREFERENCE FOR DURABLE DESIGN   Input from nearly 700 people to help create Downtown Design

A few months ago, I promoted some staff members to new positions at the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office. I did

REDISTRICTING REFORMS: SENATE GOP LEADERS PROPOSE NEW GUIDELINES   In-Depth Study, Constitutional Amendment for Independent Commission Indiana Senate GOP leaders

MORE THAN 100 HOMES CLEARED OF LEAD PAINT HAZARDS UNDER HUD GRANT   HUD approves extension to allow more families

Next year is very important for Wayne Township and for our Country. The census, which occurs only every ten years,

MAYOR RELEASES FUNDS FOR SECOND ROUND OF COMMERCIAL FAÇADE GRANTS   Popular Program Makes Assistance Available to Commercial Property Owners

STATE SENATE DOING ITS PART TO CUT GOVERNMENT SPENDING   STATEHOUSE – Senate Republicans support spending cuts and wage freezes

CITY OF FORT WAYNE WINS STATEWIDE AWARD FOR USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS   Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman recognizes City at

SENATE GOP: DELAYING NEW UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PREMIUMS WOULD CONTINUE STATE’S JOB GROWTH, HELP STRUGGLING BUSINESSES STATEHOUSE – Senate Republicans have

Veterans Day, November 11, is fast approaching. I am pleased to take this opportunity to thank all of our Veterans

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES FORT WAYNE’S DOWNTOWN PLAN, RESULTS Public participation recognized as part of success   The City of Fort

HELP US CELEBRATE INDIANA’S BIRTHDAY   Essay contest among festivities; winner will read entry at Statehouse   STATEHOUSE – Area fourth

DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH INSURANCE — AND THE RIGHT TYPE?   September has been designated as Life Insurance Awareness Month

Fall always is a very busy time at the Trustee’s Office. The Healthy Cities Health Fair and Veterans’ Stand Down,

What a wonderful job Billie Rykard and other neighborhood representatives did gathering over 1,000 signatures on Petitions to save the

MAYOR HENRY SENDS BALANCED 2010 CIVIL CITY BUDGET TO CITY COUNCIL   2010 budget represents continuation of strong fiscal management

If you invest for many years, you’ll eventually encounter both bull and bear markets. Although you obviously prefer seeing the

WHAT IF ELECTRIC RATES RISE 79%? WOULD YOU THEN OPPOSE THE FEDERAL CAP-AND-TRADE BILL?   STATEHOUSE – Imagine opening next month’s

The Waynedale picnic was a wonderful success. I was impressed with the large attendance and how much fun everyone was