VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
I have been Wayne Township Trustee for five months now, and we have been very busy during our first months
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I 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 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 MoreI am pleased to report to you that the City of Fort Wayne is in a strong overall financial position.
Read MoreI was very proud a few weeks ago to accept on behalf of the entire Wayne Township staff the Barnabas
Read MoreSome important public works projects are underway this summer in southwestern Fort Wayne. Additional work will be completed on the
Read MoreI’ve recently learned that some neighborhood leaders in the 4th Councilmanic district did not submit their request form for CEDIT
Read MoreWe’re very excited about the formation a North River Downtown Task Force to address the development of land just north
Read MoreI want to wish a happy Spring to everyone in the Waynedale area. I hope you had a good Easter,
Read MoreAs you may or may not know, after 3 terms on City Council I am not running for re-election this
Read MoreSpring is here, and we’re looking forward to a great year for our trails and greenways system. The City this
Read Moreby Richard A. Stevenson, Sr., Wayne Township Trustee This is my first column as the newly-elected Wayne Township Trustee.
Read MoreI’m happy that Elmhurst High School has received a reprieve– at least for now – from the tentative plans to
Read MoreThe City of Fort Wayne this year will invest $60 million to upgrade transportation, water, sewer, and stormwater systems.
Read MoreThere’s been quite a bit of discussion in the community regarding the proposed downtown Harrison Square project. The preliminary design
Read MoreIt was a pleasure to speak to the Southwest Area Partnership as part of my yearly Report to the People
Read MoreMitch Harper announced his candidacy for the Common Council of Fort Wayne on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the Allen
Read MoreI believe strongly that it makes sense to put the necessary dollars into upgrading public schools in the area as
Read MoreThe City of Fort Wayne is working with the Indiana General Assembly to create a Regional Development Authority (RDA) for
Read MoreState Senator Johnny Nugent (R-Lawrenceburg) has been notified by the Secretary of the National Rifle Association (NRA) that he has
Read MoreI recently had the opportunity to review the proposed financing for the Harrison Square project south of the Grand Wayne
Read MoreI am happy to once again be presenting the City’s annual Report to the People sessions. These reports provide a
Read MoreTuesday, January 23, Charles Langley announced his intention to run for Fourth District City Council at Summit Middle School. Langley
Read MoreIndiana State Senator David Long’s pro-entrepreneurship efforts has earned him recognition of Hoosier small-business owners. The National Federation of Independent Business/Indiana
Read MoreRecently I’ve had a few calls regarding possible delays in snow removal in the Waynedale area. Bluffton and Sandpoint Roads
Read MoreThe “Money in Your Pocket” Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program is preparing for 2007. The City of Fort Wayne
Read MoreMy last day as Wayne Township Trustee will be December 31, 2006, so this will be my last Voice of
Read MoreThe power of economics to overcome cultural and religious stigmas becomes apparent when considering three multi-national corporations that have established
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