THE VOICE OF THE TOWNSHIP
In the last two Voice of the Township columns, I have talked about how we obtain our budget, the accountability
Read MoreWhat are your Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana politicians working on for you? This section lets you hear directly from the people who represent you, in their own words. Read local, regional, and statewide political commentaries written by elected officials who serve Waynedale, Fort Wayne, Allen County, and the State of Indiana, explaining what they are working on, why it matters, and how proposed laws, budgets, and policies could affect daily life in our neighborhoods.
In the last two Voice of the Township columns, I have talked about how we obtain our budget, the accountability
Read MoreGreetings! I’m currently spending some time on a personal trip out of the good old USA with my wife, Judy.
Read MoreFestival season is here in Fort Wayne. As you visit Headwaters Park this summer, I know you’ll enjoy the new
Read MoreUndocumented Immigrants Congress is currently debating a comprehensive immigration bill to curb the flow of undocumented illegal immigrants into
Read MoreHow Your Money Gets to Those in Need In the last “voice of the township” I explained the basics
Read MoreSince I’m writing this column on the eve of Memorial Day 2006, the first thought I should share with you
Read MoreOne of the most talked about subjects in our community continues to be jobs. We are committed to retaining and
Read MoreMemorial Day Honors America’s Fallen Heroes On Monday May 29th, America paused to honor the memories of those who
Read MoreIt’s spring! That’s great news in many ways, but everyone in Fort Wayne knows that spring also brings the possibility
Read MoreThe Green Ribbon Commission has been meeting to develop a comprehensive energy and clean air plan for the community. I
Read MoreI would think that some time in the not so distant past, you might have had someone tell you that
Read MoreAs you’ve probably read, recent state law makes it possible for various units of government to combine, if elected officials
Read MoreGreat things are happening in Fort Wayne as we continue our commitment to you by being a high performance government.
Read MoreHave you ever heard the phrase “they can talk the talk, but do they walk the walk”? The community partnerships
Read MoreWith all of the attention being paid to the Toll Road bill, there were a number of important pieces of
Read MoreGreetings!! Finally, some nice weather! This is a great time to take the whole family to one of our city
Read MoreI recently called on government leaders to come together to make local government work better for you. The Indiana General
Read MoreOne of the benefits of Township Government in its ability to adapt to changing circumstances and effect changes immediately. It’s
Read MoreIndiana’s children are our state’s most precious assets. Sadly, nearly 67 percent of all reported sexual assault crimes are committed
Read MoreIt’s often said that there are many things in life we don’t appreciate until they are lost. I’m convinced that
Read MoreThe City of Fort Wayne has created a Green Ribbon Commission made up of community and business leaders that will
Read MoreMy dad once told me “good things come to those that work.” I realize that the conventional saying as most
Read MoreBARBARA MARTIN, 77, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born January
Read MoreGreetings! Steady progress is being made at Southtown Centre. Menard’s will open in a few weeks and the Walmart plans
Read MoreSpring is right around the corner and that means another great year of construction projects in Fort Wayne.The City will
Read MoreTo quote the words of the Wayne Township Senior Supervisor, “you don’t know, what you don’t know” is the subject
Read MoreRecently, I received an email from an angry constituent. He let me know how much he despised my vote in
Read MoreSurrounded by family, friends and supporters, Dr. Tom Hayhurst officially kicked off his campaign for Indiana’s 3rd District seat in
Read MoreCity Council is currently actively involved in redistricting the 6 City Council districts in Fort Wayne. I’m still actively lobbying
Read MoreThe City’s Regional Public Safety Academy at Southtown Centre will be a reality. Groundbreaking is scheduled for June with the
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