Click below to read a statement from the Mayor Henry.
The dream of a joint solution to City of Fort Wayne and Allen County space needs through co-location just died today. I believed a joint solution was achievable and did everything in my power to realize that dream. The County Commissioners indicated the same. Allen County Council seemed to say that they thought the idea had merit, but in the end, they did not support it with the resources to make it happen. It was their decision and I respect that. Today the exploration of a City-County co-location approach ends. But when one door closes, another opens, and for the City of Fort Wayne that door leads to 200 East Berry Street.
We will begin immediately to make plans for the new City Hall we announced in June of this year. The heart of that decision was about getting the most out of every taxpayer dollar and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services to every citizen. This is a decision that will help us do both, now and long into the future. Consolidating operations will save money and increase efficiencies.
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Dan:
You had me worried for a few moments…
After RE-reading the post, I discovered that Henry said “getting the most out of every taxpayer DOLLAR”…(whew)
I thought it was all about getting the most out of every TAXPAYER.
(silly me).
Kudos to the county (I think).
Must be good to be king (anywhere except HERE).
This is plainly ABSURD and will result in the taxpayers paying the most possible for his Honor\’s dream /legacy!! How can we stop this foolishness??
That’s a great question Mr. Marine. It would seem that in the next election cycle, we must throw away the party labels and ask questions of any candidates for Mayor and/or Council. Let’s look back at how Council has voted on these matters. The $1.6 million dollar destruction of Calhoun Street is a perfect example.
Now is the time to do our homework, ask the questions, and then do the right thing.
Either that, or let’s recall the rat bastards. Is there a provision for a recall election in the State of Indiana??
There is no recall provision in Indiana law.
So the cities lock up is in the basement of the city-county building.Now with the city moving out they will have to bulid a new lock up? And with not enough parking a new parking garage that no doubt a Henry will be involved in.
No recall, huh? So we’re stuck with “government in the dark” until the next election? Gotta be a way to remedy this. Too bad the lap-dog traditional media just rolls over and plays dead. And they wonder why circulation and viewership are in the tank. Heard Mayor Tom’s press release almost verbatum on TV this morning. How lazy can they be???