Category Archives: Local Government

REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION TAKES AIM AT WEST CENTRAL HOMES

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

The Redevelopment Commission has taken aim at an entire block of West Central homes located near Parkview Field.  Twelve of the 13 homes are either rentals or are vacant – owned by absentee landlords who have simply allowed them to … Continue reading →

Posted in Context Sensitive Solutions, Fort Wayne, History, Local Government, Urban Development, West Central Neighborhood

COUNTY COUNCIL – COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – WADING THROUGH THE DIFFERNCES!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Year after year voters go to the polls and often fail to understand their own local government, so I decided to write a little on it and continue to learn for my own benefit.  Last year city offices were filled, … Continue reading →

Posted in Allen County Government, Fort Wayne, Local Government, Politics, Republican Party, Republicans, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 2 Comments

RIFKIN ROLES IN DURING THE DARK OF NIGHT TO DEMOLISH DEPOT

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

Quick – think of things that are done in the middle of the night.  A third shift job?  Breaking into a home?  A little lovey-dovin?  Halloween pranks?  Now,  another, quite unusual activity can be added to that fairly short list … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Fort Wayne, History, Local Government, Railroads | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

CODIE ROSS FOR STATE HOUSE

Posted on September 9, 2009 by

In a classic match up involving stagnation and the status quo – represented by Dick Dodge – confronted with energy, youth, and new ideas – represented by Codie Ross – the evolving 51st Indiana House race has captured state attention … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrat Party, Democrats, Indiana, Indiana General Assembly, Local Government, Politics | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

CODIE ROSS – CHANGE FOR INDIANA’S 51ST HOUSE DISTRICT

Posted on August 21, 2009 by

Sometimes, it is just time for change.  That change needs to take place in Indiana’s 51st House District race in 2010.  The current incumbent, Dick Dodge, is a likeable enough person, but he is languishing in his role as the … Continue reading →

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CALHOUN STREET – TWO-WAY TO BECOME THROUGH WAY TO E. STATE?

Posted on August 15, 2009 by

The proposed Calhoun Street reconstruction into a two-way avenue provides no solution to the downtown’s traffic problems.  The two-block stretch which is to be converted to two-way traffic in a $1,000,000 + project, will restructure the street for two whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Allen County Government, Fort Wayne, Government, Local Government, St. Marys River | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

CITY COUNCIL SQUANDERS OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT WORTHY WOMEN’S SHELTER

Posted on March 4, 2009 by

City Council couldn’t quite get its act together to make a decision that would have allowed a worthy and much-needed women’s shelter to begin construction.  Amidst bickering and heated debate, the Council voted to delay its decision on whether or … Continue reading →

Posted in Floods, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne City Council, Local Government, St. Marys River, Women's Interests | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

FORT WAYNE WISH LIST INCLUDES $10 MILLION FOR NORTH RIVER PROJECT

Posted on January 1, 2009 by

The U.S. Conference of Mayors has decided that cities might as well climb on the stimulus bandwagon along with the rest of the businesses and corporations in the country.  The Conference’s Main Street Economic Survey provided a vehicle by which … Continue reading →

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ALLEN COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION CONTINUES TO DECIMATE RURAL ALLEN COUNTY

Posted on November 21, 2008 by

The Allen County Plan Commission just won’t be stopped – stopped from decimating Allen County’s rural areas that is. With road construction occurring on numerous county roads to pave the way for future subdivision growth, the Allen County Plan Commission … Continue reading →

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RETAILERS ENJOY BENEFIT OF ARCHAIC INDIANA SALES TAX LAW

Posted on November 20, 2008 by

Long before the computerization of cash registers, collecting sales tax took a little effort. So, in order to assist then-existing businesses, many states provided businesses with the benefit of keeping a portion of their monetary collection to compensate for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Indiana, Local Government | Tagged , | 13 Comments