Fort Wayne Mayor Henry raises concerns over business personal property tax
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): More concerns are being raised with the proposed elimination of the business personal property tax. “The plan does not offer any...
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Allen County Board of Commissioners oppose ending taxes on new business equipment
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The Allen County Board of Commissioners thinks the recent legislation of eliminating personal property tax on new business equipment wouldn’t be...
Lafayette adds transgender antidiscrimination protections
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP): The Lafayette City Council has approved antidiscrimination protections for transgender people. The (Lafayette) Journal & Courier reports council members voted unanimously Tuesday...
Fort Wayne councilman set to introduce resolution ending taxes on new business equipment
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A city councilman is trying to eliminate personal property taxes on new business equipment. City Councilman Jason Arp introduced the legislation...
Former city councilman seeks FWCS board of trustees seat
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A familiar face to Fort Wayne politics may be making a comeback. Former Republican City Councilman Tom Smith lost his seat last...
Valparaiso approves amendment allowing chickens in city
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP): The Valparaiso City Council has voted to amend ordinance that will allow residents to keep as many as four chickens in the...
Wheel tax passes City Council 5-4
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A proposed wheel tax has passed through Fort Wayne City Council. Under the new law, a tax of $20 will be charged...
Legacy Fund proposals clear hurdle
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Three requests for money from Fort Wayne’s Legacy Fund have passed a big hurdle. We told you earlier about proposals for...
Fort Wayne home keeps historic designation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The Fort Wayne City Council has denied a man’s request to have his home’s designation as a piece of history revoked. Richard...
Riverfront development project one step closer to construction
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The city of Fort Wayne’s riverfront development project has cleared a hurdle. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, the contract for schematic designs...