{"id":119032,"date":"2023-05-25T14:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T18:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=119032"},"modified":"2025-06-22T21:01:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T01:01:48","slug":"mayor-henry-announces-plan-to-invest-in-vital-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2023\/05\/25\/mayor-henry-announces-plan-to-invest-in-vital-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Henry announces plan to invest in vital projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mayor Tom Henry today announced a proactive plan to invest financial resources in vital projects to continue to move Fort Wayne forward in a positive direction.<\/p>\n

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News release from the City of Fort Wayne:<\/p>\n

Mayor Henry announces plan to invest in vital projects to continue to move Fort Wayne forward in a positive direction<\/strong>
\nCity is receiving an increase in funding from the State of Indiana<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 25, 2023) \u2013 Mayor Tom Henry today, along with City Administration leaders and neighborhood advocates, announced a proactive plan to invest financial resources in vital projects to continue to move Fort Wayne forward in a positive direction.<\/p>\n

The City of Fort Wayne is receiving a local income tax supplemental distribution from the State of Indiana of $22.588 million, which is a much larger allocation than in previous years. With the additional funding, neighborhood infrastructure improvements will total $70 million in 2023, a historic feat for the community.<\/p>\n

Potential projects will focus on strengthening neighborhoods and enhancing quality of life opportunities for the public. Today\u2019s announcement occurred at McMillen Park to highlight how new playground equipment could benefit the area as part of Mayor Henry\u2019s plan.<\/p>\n

Focus areas<\/strong>:<\/p>\n