Waynedale Political Commentaries

Summer is here, and we’re excited about all of the positive developments occurring in our city. We’re making great progress

Prior to serving as Trustee in 1999, I conversed with many individuals regarding their thoughts of what was lacking or

It was great to hear the recent preliminary news from the Department of Defense that the Air National Guard unit

I am pleased that $1.6 million in tax refunds were received by working families as part of the City’s Money

Great Turnout Expected for Crimes Against the Elderly Program   The Wayne Township Trustee’s Office has always tried to be

I’ve received calls recently regarding water line upgrades in the Indian Village area. A $1 million plus project was started

The recent passage of a two-year state budget by the Indiana General Assembly includes several measures that will help Fort

Paul Clarke’s Living Legacy Greatly Benefits Area Youth   For the past six years the Paul Clarke Foundation has been

At the time of this writing, there is one week to go in the 2005 Legislative Session, and several key

Recently there’s been some great news for the entire south side of Fort Wayne. Walmart has announced that they will

Getting Job Experience without the Job First!   The social service agency network in our area provides the necessary assistance

I’ve always felt that taxing property is one of the most unfair forms of taxation. Property taxes often hit those

The City will invest $46 million in road, water, storm-water, and sewer improvements in 2005. We continue our commitment to

Heartwarming Memories Conquer the Cold   The 9th Annual “Great Easter Egg Hunt” was held on Saturday, March 26, 2005

The Senate budget plan – an amendment to House Bill 1001 – controls state spending while boosting the funding for

Advocates for those in need showing their “agricultural side”   Five years ago, the Wayne Township Trustee’s Office sensed the

Since I’ve represented the Waynedale/Indian Village area I’ve received many calls and e-mails regarding flooding and storm water problems. I’ve

We continue to strive to be the safest city of our size in the country. That’s why last year I

The new Green City Initiative will help make Fort Wayne more environmentally friendly. The initiative includes purchasing hybrid vehicles, repaving

The Internal Revenue Service is looking to give $4 million dollars in unclaimed refunds to local citizens. Are you one

The recent death of Katlyn Collman (killed because she accidentally stumbled across a meth lab) has thrust Indiana’s methamphetamine problem

For several years we’ve had what was basically an unforceable truck ordinance in Fort Wayne. Finally there was general agreement

By the time you read this column the question of whether the planned January 1, 2006 annexation of the Aboite’s

I recently completed my Report to the People sessions. Thanks to each of you who attended and gave me ideas

Your Opinion Matters   Every week, as Wayne Township Trustee, I try to provide you with an insider’s view of