FORT WAYNE FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
April 15, 2024 - Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced promotions for FWFD employees.
April 15, 2024 - Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced promotions for FWFD employees.
April 11, 2024 - The City of Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division was awarded $1.5 million from the State’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Fund Program.
April 2, 2024 - The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center has partnered with KultureCity® to make the center at 233 West Main Street and all of the programs and events that the venue hosts to be sensory inclusive. KultureCity® is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs.
March 29, 2024 - Karl Bandemer today was sworn in as acting mayor of the City of Fort Wayne following the passing of Mayor Tom Henry last evening.
Bandemer was sworn in by Adam Henry, nephew of the late Mayor Henry.
March 28, 2024 - Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry passed away peacefully Thursday, March 28, 2024, after experiencing a medical emergency related to his cancer. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 27, Mayor Henry was privately transported to a local hospital at which time he and his family consulted at length with medical professionals including his oncologist. After careful consideration of the risks associated with surgical intervention, Mayor Henry opted for comfort measures. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Mayor Henry was a man of the highest character – a true servant leader who devoted his entire adult life to the betterment of Fort Wayne and its residents. He was also the best dad a son or daughter could ask for. We, his family, mourn the loss of Tom with the rest of our community, but we also take great comfort in knowing that he is once again with his beautiful Cindy who passed away from cancer just two months ago.
We thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers, but also ask for privacy as we grieve Tom’s passing and celebrate his extraordinary life and legacy.
March 22, 2024 - Mayor Tom Henry joined the Fraternal Order of Alpha Phi Alpha, the MLK Jr. Club, Creative Sign Resources and Public Works Division leaders today to unveil two new plaques installed on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Bridge, facing southbound traffic. The $117,000 investment further enhances this stunning gateway that serves approximately 27,000 vehicles per day, sending a welcoming message to all.
March 19, 2024 - Mayor Tom Henry and Public Works Director Shan Gunawardena announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the City’s Public Works Division $1.17 million through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The grant will help with the City’s ongoing efforts to purchase flood-prone properties to better serve and protect the public.