Fort Wayne City Council

Data centers are cropping up all over Indiana and the country, despite public opinion shifting heavily on the projects.

Republican Council President Russ Jehl says his job will take him away from the work of city council for a number of upcoming meetings so he handed off the gavel. At his request, Democratic City Councilman Geoff Paddock will fill the role for the remainder of the year.

The council ammended several cuts into the budget, including a $1 million cut to the Southeast Plan.

The City of Fort Wayne released the budget late last month, with an expectation for a revenue loss due to Senate Bill 1.

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.