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Fort Wayne City Council Cuts More Than $8.6 Million from 2026 Budget
The approved reductions and project decisions directly affect trail development, riverfront work, southeast planning and neighborhood infrastructure for city residents.
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State Legislature's 2026 Bills Reshape Fort Wayne's Schools, Safety, Infrastructure
Key legislative decisions this session affect Fort Wayne’s public safety, education funding, and local infrastructure projects, with varied implications for residents.
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Fort Wayne Zoning Amendments and 'a LOT to LOVE 2026' Initiative Target Housing Supply
Zoning changes effective November 7, 2025, and the sale of discounted city-owned lots under the 'a LOT to LOVE 2026' program are intended to support additional housing units for Fort Wayne residents.
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Fort Wayne Stormwater Fee: What You Need to Know
Fort Wayne City Council approved a new stormwater management fee starting January 2027. Here's how the utility bill change will affect your monthly costs and what it funds.
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Fort Wayne Council Delays Homeless Center Vote Until September 2026
The five-to-three party-line decision pushes the funding vote to September 2026 while the city collects resident comments on the project and related federal spending plans.
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Fort Wayne Property Taxes Exceed State Average, Impacting Homeowners
A review of Indiana property tax policy shows Fort Wayne residents pay a higher effective rate than most comparable mid-sized cities, affecting both homeowners and business investment decisions.
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Fort Wayne City Council Approves Stormwater Fee Overhaul; Residents Brace for Higher Bills
A new tiered stormwater management system passed Tuesday will increase costs for most Fort Wayne households starting in 2027, with officials saying the money will fund repairs to aging drainage infrastructure.
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Fort Wayne Designates 7 Waterways, Avoids New Sewer Costs for Residents
The designation for seven local waterways creates no new charges for Fort Wayne households or ratepayers.
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Fort Wayne Unveils New Jobs and Infrastructure Plan to Boost Local Services
The city’s updated budget and policy focus aim to create 1,000 new jobs and speed up road and utility upgrades affecting residents across Fort Wayne.
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Fort Wayne Voters Decide on Half-Cent Sales Tax for Road Repairs
The measure on the November ballot would add a half-cent sales tax to support street maintenance across Allen County starting in 2027.
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Medical Marijuana Reclassification and Effects on Fort Wayne Residents
Federal reclassification of some medical marijuana leaves questions about nationwide legality and how access may change for Fort Wayne residents who rely on these treatments.
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Fort Wayne Residents Now Access Planning Updates Through City Website
Fort Wayne residents gain tools through the city website to subscribe to planning notifications and track development proposals affecting their neighborhoods.
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Fort Wayne Transportation Costs Drain Household Budgets, Analysis Reveals
The Center for Neighborhood Technology analysis shows how current spending patterns in Fort Wayne tie up household budgets in vehicle costs and limit funds available for other local economic activity.