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MAYOR HENRY SEEKS STORIES FROM THE STORM
Mayor Looks for Heart Warming Stories of Those Who Went the Extra Mile to Help During the Ice Storm

Fort Wayne, Ind. – During the December ice storm that left thousands of Fort Wayne residents without power, some for many days, Mayor Tom Henry continued to ask citizens to check on their neighbors to help ensure no one was in danger.

During and the since the storm, Mayor Henry says he hears story after story of people who made big efforts to reach out to friends, family and even strangers. “People offered help and hope to individuals and families who were cold, tired, and hungry,” said Mayor Henry. “It’s these stories that make me proud to be part of this community.”

Saying he would like to acknowledge and possibly publicly recognize many of those who went to great lengths to help others, Mayor Henry asked citizens to send him a note on the City’s website to tell the stories they know, where warm hearted individuals made a difficult situation a little more bearable for others.

Submissions can be made until February 2 at www.cityoffortwayne.org/warmhearts. Mayor Henry would like to thank all of those who made such an effort and helped avoid a terrible storm becoming a tragedy.

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NEXT MAYOR’S NIGHT IN OCT. 22
Meetings with Henry on 9th floor of City-County Building

Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry will hold the next Mayor’s Night In from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the City-County Building.

The public is invited to schedule an appointment to meet with the Mayor in his office on the 9th floor to discuss any concerns about City government or services.

“Residents of Fort Wayne take their local government seriously, which is why it’s so important that I make time to meet with them. I’ve been impressed with the research and information these residents have provided at the earlier Mayor’s Nights In, and my administration is committed to following through on their concerns,” Mayor Henry said. “If you have something to bring to my attention about City government, this is the perfect opportunity.”

Fort Wayne residents can call the Mayor’s Public Information Office at 427-1120 to schedule a 10-minute block of time that evening to meet with the Mayor and members of his staff. Times will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Although walk-ins are welcome, appointments will ensure time with the Mayor. Mayor Henry hosted Mayor’s Nights In in March and July and a Mayor’s Night Out in May. The Mayor’s final neighborhood walk will be in the northwest quadrant Oct. 9.