STATEMENT FROM MAYOR TOM HENRY ON ANNEXATION

April 26, 2016 - My administration and City Council tonight took an important step forward to demonstrate our commitment to ensuring Fort Wayne is a jobs and quality of life leader.

The introduction of the fiscal plan for the North IV annexation is the first step in the process to continue the growth and positive momentum being experienced in our City.

It’s vital for cities to grow, and the annexation proposal would provide our community with a tremendous opportunity to thrive and succeed. This is about sustaining our entire City – every resident – every quadrant – every neighborhood as a place where businesses, individuals and families want to invest and live. 

Collectively, we must be committed to enhancing job and economic development opportunities to move Fort Wayne and the region in the right direction. 

My staff and I look forward to having ongoing productive discussions with City Council members and the community as the annexation process continues over the next several months.