MULTI-AWARD WINNING PROGRAM TOPS IN THE NATION

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Heralded as a model in recycling, the City of Fort Wayne's Solid Waste Department system is receiving the "Gold" award for excellence, tops in North America, from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

"We are

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Larry Campbell named 2012 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

City Fleet Garners More Recognition

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Larry Campbell, the City of Fort Wayne's director of fleet management, has been named the 2012 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year by Government Fleet magazine. The

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Applications Available Now for Award-Winning Council

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne high school students are invited to join Mayor Tom Henry's award-winning Youth Engagement Council. The deadline to apply has been extended to June 29, to accommodate busy end-of-the-school-year and summer schedules.

Applications are

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Temporary Water Connection Begins Tonight

Fort Wayne, IN – Reaffirming his commitment that all Fort Wayne residents have access to a reliable supply of water for drinking and public safety protection, Mayor Tom Henry announced that beginning tonight, Fort Wayne City Utilities will be providing

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Program Offers a Way for Neighborhood Associations to Earn Income

Fort Wayne, IN – Associations in neighborhoods that receive water from City Utilities can earn money this summer by painting fire hydrants in their areas. City Utilities will provide the paint and the necessary tools and brushes,

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Drought conditions continue ban in Fort Wayne, Allen County

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Allen County Commissioners voted today, June 22nd, to extend the "burn ban" for the entire county. This includes the City of Fort Wayne. The countywide ban will remain in effect for up to seven more days. This does not

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – Because of the overwhelming success of the Anthony Wayne Building's remodel, the developer no longer needs financial support from the City of Fort Wayne.

"The City pledged $1 million of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to help jumpstart the development," said Fort Wayne Mayor Tom

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Fort Wayne, Ind. – More than 2,000 people joined Mayor Tom Henry and Dr. Derek King, Sr. in celebrating the completion of a memorial bridge named in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, June 4th. 

"We know that this majestic bridge is so much more than a span across a river,"

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Fire Chief Amy Biggs Ready for New Tasks

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry today announced that Amy Biggs will be Fort Wayne's next Fire Chief. A 17-year veteran of the Fire Department, Biggs currently serves as Assistant Chief, a position she was promoted to in 2008.

"Chief Biggs is highly

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Plan Challenges Businesses, Community to Partner in Beautifying Entry Points

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Focusing on the crucial importance of first impressions to a community's economic success, Mayor Tom Henry today rolled out the City of Fort Wayne's new 10-year strategy to transform Fort Wayne's

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Youth Engagement Council provides teens hands-on civic engagement

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry is inviting city high school students to get involved in their community and learn more about city government by applying to join the Mayor's Youth Engagement Council. The deadline to apply is June

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County Contact:Mike Green, 449-7671
City Contact:Frank Suarez, 427-6957

Report to review ways to encourage business growth and development

(June 8, 2012)—Public input on areas in which the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County could improve local codes and procedures to further encourage

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Lighting ceremony, unity walk, inspiring words to highlight community event

Fort Wayne, Ind. – A large crowd is expected to join Mayor Tom Henry and Dr. Derek King, Sr. in celebrating the completion of a memorial bridge named in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The event, which kicks

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Dr. Derek King, Sr., Voices of Unity, Unity Walk Highlight Event

Fort Wayne, Ind. – On Monday, nearly 49 years to the day in 1963 that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addressed a standing-room only crowd in Fort Wayne, Mayor Tom Henry will host the First Lighting Ceremony and Unity Walk across the new

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Homeowners can call now for preliminary eligibility for low-interest loan

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry invites city homeowners who need to replacement their roofs or furnaces to find out if they are eligible for the City’s 2011 homeowner repair loan program.

Garbage, recycling pick-up pushed back one day all week

Fort Wayne, Ind. – The City of Fort Wayne’s offices, including the 311 Call Center, City Utilities, Animal Care and Control, and Parks’ community and youth centers and the Lifetime Sports Academy, will be closed Monday, July 4, 2011 in

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Residents Tour New Government Center

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry today welcomed residents to the Citizens Square to celebrate the official opening of the new home of city and county government.

“The decision to co-locate makes things easier for our residents and helps government operate

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Opportunities for input available at kick-off, workshops

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne river advocates invite people interested in riverfront development and furthering Fort Wayne’s three rivers as a natural asset for the city and region to attend the 2011 Rivers Summit Tuesday, June 28 and

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All Meetings Continue to Welcome Public

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry and Legacy Fort Wayne Taskforce Co-Chair Jim Vann today established new dates for working sessions to allow for a more thorough consideration of the nearly 1,000 ideas and proposals submitted by residents during the

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136 locally fabricated lime-green racks going into downtown, parks, commercial corridors

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry invited people to discover Fort Wayne on their bicycles today by announcing  the installation of 136 new bike racks this summer in downtown, at City parks and along...