Statement from Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker on passage of civil city budget for 2026.
City of Fort Wayne news release:
Statement from Mayor Sharon Tucker on passage of civil city budget for 2026
Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 28, 2025) – I’m proud of the 2026 civil city budget that my administration presented to City Council. It was an investment-focused budget to move our community forward in a positive direction while continuing to be excellent stewards of public resources.
Due to Senate Bill 1 and less revenues coming to Fort Wayne, we had to be diligent and proactive in a manner that would protect taxpayers and provide vital services such as neighborhood infrastructure projects, investing in our award-winning parks, and preserving public safety as top priorities.
Tonight’s passage of the budget for next year came with several cuts from some members of City Council. I believe we’re setting a dangerous precedent by making cuts to future and necessary projects. Instead, we should be focused on continued investments to bring more residents and jobs to expand our tax base and grow our community. Now isn’t the time to stop. We need to be full speed ahead. That’s how we’ve become a nationally recognized best-run city.
I will continue to fight for our residents to ensure Fort Wayne continues to be a growing and successful community that offers an enhanced quality of life for all residents, neighborhoods, and businesses while also being fun, family-friendly, and safe with fiscal stewardship as a focal point.
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