Waynedale Political Commentaries

Driving through downtown has become a more and more exciting experience recently. The improvements in the Grand Wayne Center and

I have been enjoying my visits with residents during the “Report to the People” sessions. These reports give me a

Every year the federal government makes funds available to low income households to offset the high cost of winter heating.

Of the People, By the People, and For the People   The Wayne Township Trustee’s office is justly committed to

The winter flood of 2005 proved to be a major challenge for citizens who were affected as well as volunteers

Verizon’s broadband investment commitment to build a fiber optic network in Fort Wayne is the most significant economic development initiative

Since 1801, the Indiana National Guard has served our state in countless wars, battles and statewide disasters. In fact, Indiana

I am pleased to announce my Report to the People sessions for 2005 will start on February 1. These reports

The 2005 session began with an explosion of activity in and around the Statehouse. When the General Assembly convened January

When your life’s vocation is to help those in need, little could be more disheartening than to deny someone help

As I write this column the city is in the midst of another challenging flood. Floods have many causes—temperatures of

As many residents of the “Waynedale News” area are aware, the Fort Wayne Plan Commission—which includes several of our fellow

THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD   I believe I have the best job in the world, I’ve told many

As I look back on 2004, I can see how we are all working together to build a better city.

City Council continues to discuss and debate the question of redistricting and/or adding to Fort Wayne’s City Council districts. All

I want to share with you the exciting news surrounding the revitalization of the Southtown Mall property. The City of

Protecting Rights of the Citizens   If you have ever been a victim of identity theft and/or identity fraud, then

Police Chief Rusty York recently met with City Council to discuss Fort Wayne’s crime statistics. City crime rates are the

We are pleased to be moving forward with a $35 million plan to retain and gain jobs. City Council recently

Guardian of the Taxpayer   The year 2004 has been for all forms of local government. With budget cuts and

As you know, Veterans’ Day was Thursday, November 11. I was very impressed by the respect shown our vets by

I want to share with you some exciting activities that are making Fort Wayne a great place to work, live

On October 25th of this year, the Wayne Township Trustee Office (WTTO) hosted the 5th annual Community Partnership Summit at

Now that the elections are finally over, we can turn to other, less intensive discussions, such as the Longs’ summer

I recently had the opportunity to tour the newly expanded Grand Wayne Center. The expansion, which was jointly funded by

I am pleased to report to you that I recently announced a $35 million plan to retain and gain jobs

The Wayne Township Office is a government entity of Allen County, which provides environmental assistance to residents who meet certain

Every vote counts and every vote be counted. Waynedale residents cast their votes at Precinct 459 – Firestation No. 5

I had intended to write about the second half of our family’s summer vacation, discussing the great time we had