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I attended the Elmhurst Neighborhood Association Picnic at Hodell Acres a few weeks ago and had a great time in
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I attended the Elmhurst Neighborhood Association Picnic at Hodell Acres a few weeks ago and had a great time in
Read MoreCITY LIVING TOUR TOUTS BENEFITS OF CITY’S TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOODS Inaugural event to highlight city’s newest neighborhood, Renaissance Pointe
Read MoreI’ve received a few telephone calls regarding rock blasting at the Hanson Aggregates stone quarry on Ardmore Avenue. As you
Read MoreI enjoyed meeting many of you at the Waynedale Community Picnic and planned to attend the Elmhurst Neighborhood Association Picnic
Read MoreRecently I gave strong support to a measure that will strengthen the way the city deals with illegal sign postings
Read MoreSTATEHOUSE – For many, Indiana property taxes–which are assessed, raised and spent by units of local government–are at unreasonable, even
Read MoreRecently I learned that various individuals are stealing recyclable cans and other aluminum products from recycling bins. The cases that
Read MoreAs always, the summer has gone quickly, and we are now approaching Labor Day. While sometimes we think of Labor
Read MoreMore information recently became available regarding the proposed floodwall in the Woodhurst area and its potential to worsen flooding in
Read MoreAs we enter August, normally our hot dry month, I hope we get more rain than we did in July.
Read MoreWe’re very excited to be moving ahead with the Harrison Square development. City Council recently approved bond financing for the
Read MoreThis week I attended an impressive Fourth of July party at the American Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey. Dignitaries from
Read MoreI hope every reader of this column is having a great summer. I’d like for you to take a moment
Read MoreShortly after I took office in January, I visited the site of our Outreach Program and found the condition of
Read MoreCity officials recently joined neighborhood leaders, Delagrange Homes, Ideal Builders, and Lancia Homes to break ground on Renaissance Pointe, a
Read MoreOn several occasions I’ve received calls and emails from residents of the Winterset area. That area has been hit by
Read MoreAs I think about celebrating Independence Day, I think how blessed we are to live in this wonderful Country. But,
Read MoreI recently joined Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana Director Brent Johnson, first responders, area educators, and government officials to
Read MoreAt the time I’m writing this column the summer and along with it the summer fireworks season is well underway.
Read MoreI want to thank Waynedale for the great reception you gave my staff and me at the Memorial Day Parade.
Read MoreWe’re pleased to be working with the New Haven Parks and Recreation Department to continue to improve trails and greenways
Read MoreOfficials believe hundreds of lives will be saved as a result of House Enrolled Act 1237 STATEHOUSE – After
Read MoreI have been Wayne Township Trustee for five months now, and we have been very busy during our first months
Read MoreWe’re very excited about the launch of 311, a new “One Call to City Hall” program designed to improve customer
Read MoreThis is a pivotal week in the history of the republic of Turkey. For the first time in its history
Read MoreOn election day my wife and I voted at the Park Edelweiss facility on Elmhurst Drive. The poll workers at
Read MoreAs you are probably aware there is a major emphasis on expanding and improving the Greenway System. This system of
Read MoreThe Downtown North River Task Force recently held its initial meeting to begin studying opportunities for the development of land
Read MoreMemorial Day is coming soon; the unofficial start of Summer. I know we are all looking forward to a fun
Read MoreSome important public works projects are underway this summer in southwestern Fort Wayne. Additional work will be completed on the
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