City of Fort Wayne

Held at the request of the Republicans on city council, Monday evening's hearing featured an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed Anchor Resource Center and why 333 E. Washington Boulevard was chosen. Those in attendance also had the opportunity to ask questions and offer their opinion.

The event will be held next week at the Grand Wayne Center. The Republicans on Fort Wayne's City Council refuse to move forward with discussion on the project until a formal public forum is held.

City Councilman Russ Jehl proposed the vote delay to allow council to codify the Fort Wayne Police Department's policies for greater oversight.

The city has opened up an online comment portal to allow residents to ask questions and share their thoughts on the proposed low-barrier shelter in the 300 block of East Washington Boulevard.

Councilman Russ Jehl pulled two of his three resolutions that he said would increase accountability around the data center. The third resolution to establish a "quality of life" task force was tabled until July.

The heatmapping program helped identify the hottest spots in the city.

The opioid settlement funds handed down by the state are going back to community organizations in the city that seek to meet people at every stage of substance use.

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker put heavy emphasis on neighborhood improvement projects, public safety and people-forward initiatives in her 2026 State of the City address.

The Saturday event is open to the public, and will feature a time for comment. Mayor Sharon Tucker hopes to ease the current fears in the community.