Fort Wayne City Council

The budget looks to plan ahead for expected challenges from changes at the state.

The presentation came following two weeks of friction after two councilmen questioned the city's plan for addressing homelessness downtown.

The letter highlights the work the city has already been doing, and outlines plans for additional work that has already been in the works.

Council President Russ Jehl and Councilman Dr. Scott Myers sent a letter to city officials asking for a change in how the city's unhoused population is addressed.

The Fort Wayne City Council passed a proposed utility rate increase Tuesday night with a split vote.

The day before the Fort Wayne City Council begins the process of deciding on a proposed utility rate increase, Council President Russ Jehl issued a statement opposing the plan.

The plan, which still needs approval from the Fort Wayne City Council, looks to focus on neighborhood improvements.

Online petitions and protests have urged not only a criminal investigation into what appeared to be the involvement of members of the Outlaw motorcycle gang, but also an investigation and sanction by the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission into license of Pike's Pub.

The groups, created Tuesday night by City Council, will focus on young people, mental health, and addiction.

Phase 1 was approved by the Allen County Council late last year.