Web site seeks to provide easier and greater access to the public
Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and the Allen County Commissioners announced that work is underway on the creation of a joint Web site to house information regarding both City and County public meetings. The new Web sitewill seek to
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City, trails organizations look to continue financial, community support for safe recreation, alternative transportation routes
In less than six weeks, the City of Fort Wayne and its four partner trails organizations raised more than $1.25 million as part of Oprah's Big Give Fort Wayne Trails.
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Alan Candioto brings experience and vision to City position
Mayor Tom Henry is pleased to announce the hiring of Alan R. Candioto as the City of Fort Wayne's Human Resources director. Candioto has served as a human resources executive in the private sector and brings more than 38 years of...
Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Fire Department Chief Peter X. Kelly honored firefighters and other local heroes Tuesday night, April 8, during the FWFD Service Awards at the Auditorium of the Public Safety Academy. FWFD presented awards to 31 firefighters for exceptional service either on- or...
The City's flood control project south of Foster Park has temporarily closed a portion of the Rivergreenway. While the Foster Park loop will remain open, the Rivergreenway between Hartman Road and the Airport Expressway remains closed to all trail users through the rest of 2008.
The flood
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Preliminary construction underway, project will widen St. Joseph Center Road to 4 lanes
City officials are encouraging drivers to avoid St. Joseph Center Road between St. Joe and Reed roads now that construction is underway to reconstruct and widen the roadway.
The project was implemented to...
30 acres in St. Joseph, Milan townships become part of Fort Wayne March 31
Approximately 30 acres in St. Joseph and Milan townships will become part of the City of Fort Wayne at 12:01 a.m. Monday, March 31, as part of a voluntary annexation approved by Fort Wayne City Council in November 2007.
The
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Mayor Henry to seek input during neighborhood partnership meetings
Mayor Tom Henry today Tuesday he will solicit public input on the budgetary impact of recent actions by the state legislature. Mayor Henry will ask residents to attend the neighborhood partnership meetings during the month of May.
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New sidewalks, trees connect places of interest using Downtown Blueprint ideas
Continuing his commitment to downtown revitalization, Mayor Tom Henry kicked off the start of the Barr Street streetscape improvement project Monday.
This improvement project running from Main to Wayne streets is...
Rebecca L. Karcher, currently Account Supervisor/Public Relations Manager for Asher Agency, has been appointed the City's Director of Public Information, Mayor Tom Henry announced today. Her appointment, the result of an extensive search, will be effective April 1.
City's website, hotline updated to reflect new schedule
The City of Fort Wayne Street Department's third and final leaf pick-up is underway.
The crews will start in the central section of the city, as outlined on the leaf pick-up map, and work north. The south section and part of the central
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Community Development Division incorporates key enhancement tool
Highlighting his comprehensive approach to strengthening neighborhoods, Mayor Tom Henry today announced that the Community Development Division will oversee the City's Neighborhood Code Enforcement Department. The change becomes...
Mayor committed to responsive, effective government for all residents
The City of Fort Wayne has created the new position of Hispanic/ Latino Liaison to improve customer access to City programs and resources among this growing segment of the community.
City employee Vanessa Myers has been...
New maps allow for better customer service, City Utilities' non-residential customer stormwater billing more accurate
Fort Wayne City Utilities and Public Works Geographic Information Systems Department earned the Indiana Geographic Information Council's 2008 Excellence in GIS Award for large cities...
Lane restrictions, construction on hold until clear weather
The Time Corners traffic improvement project is temporarily on hold as the City and its contractor wait for improved weather. This project will involve the intersections of Jefferson Boulevard and Getz and Covington roads.
“We are trying
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Below are Mayor Tom Henry's remarks as prepared and streaming video of his first State of the City address Wednesday, February 27 at the Grand Wayne Center.
6-week media campaign to build awareness, encourage donations
The City of Fort Wayne is collaborating with three local non-profit trail groups to form Fort Wayne Trails, encouraging the use and expansion of the City's trail network.
Fort Wayne Trails is a partnership of the City, Aboite New
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City Information Systems looking for people to help leverage technology for public access
Now anyone with a broadband internet connection can watch the proceedings of Fort Wayne's City Council. The City of Fort Wayne's technology staff is offering video on demand of City Council proceedings at...
Roads reopening, Public Works looking at voluntary buyouts
Some city streets and intersections are reopening at 5 p.m. today as standing water throughout the city continues to go down.
The following locations are reopening:
· Calhoun and Tillman
· Winchester Road between Bluffton and Airport
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River levels going down or remaining steady
River levels in Fort Wayne or upstream of the City are either going down or remaining steady.
The City of Fort Wayne continues to monitor flood conditions at points along the City's three rivers as well as water levels in neighborhoods.
