Waynedale Political Commentaries

Emergency assistance, in regards to the basic necessities of life, is the primary responsibility of the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office.‑The

At a recent neighborhood meeting I heard more discussion regarding the Tiffany Heights project being planned along Ardmore Avenue north

Greetings! At the time of this writing I’m sitting in a Hurricane Katrina AND Hurricane Rita shelter in south central

The City of Fort Wayne recently hosted a dedication ceremony to mark the official completion of the Camp Scott wetlands

Emergency Preparedness   Does it seem as if everyday you look in the paper or watch the news and there

We’re all aware of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina earlier this month. Since that disaster struck there has been a

I want to salute our entire community for the outpouring of local support and generosity following Hurricane Katrina. The American

Thankful   As Wayne Township Trustee, it is my job to address the needs of those less fortunate and to

Recently some significant improvements have been initiated in the Dalevue neighborhood in response to neighborhood concerns. Thanks to Tom Pallone

City Council is currently reviewing the 2006 city budget that my administration presented last week. We are working to protect

The Wayne Township Trustee Office is the local government office entity established to serve the residents of its township in

The City is considering changes to utility rates. This is not an easy decision, but investments must be made to

Brilliant Young Minds Emerge   Six years ago, the Wayne Township Trustee Office began a quest to help area youth

There’s been quite a bit of public discussion recently regarding the concept of “eminent domain” under which it is possible

Bernie Beier, Fort Wayne’s Director of Homeland Security, recently appeared as a guest on Council Call-in, the City Channel (Cable

Plans are moving forward for the extension of Ardmore Avenue. Ardmore will be extended to three lanes from Indianapolis to

Township Government: A Model of Accountability   Lately, government reorganization has been a hot topic in the community.‑ Townships have

At the time of this writing the Three Rivers’ Festival is underway and appears to be a great success. There

The revitalization of Southtown Mall is under way. Menards recently broke ground on its more than 225,000 square foot store

A Township for All Seasons…A Summer of Service   With Community Service projects benefiting the citizens of this great area

The City of Fort Wayne has hired Brent Johnson to oversee the development, design and building of the Regional Police

Rather than answering questions about public concerns on video gaming machines in Allen County, information provided by the Indiana Alcohol

I’m sure you’ve heard quite a bit about the recent City Council debate regarding whether to purchase bins for residential

I hope you are enjoying the warm weather. It has been a busy summer in city government as we work

A Move in the Right Direction   One of the things that I am most proud of about Township Government,