Residents press council on data-center expansion, homelessness policy, ICE cooperation and Flock cameras During public comment, residents urged more accessible meetings, criticized data-center expansions and corporate tax abatements, raised homelessness and shelter-capacity concerns, urged limits on city cooperation with ICE, and warned about automated license-plate cameras.

Fort Wayne residents are demanding change, raising urgent concerns about data-center expansions, homelessness, and the need for more accessible city meetings.

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City Utilities committee approves multiple property purchases and contracts for water and wastewater projects The City Utilities committee approved property purchases for stormwater and a sewer lift-station site, SCADA migration work, aeration-basin construction and inspection contracts, and design work for a proposed high-rate wet-weather treatment facility; all items passed unanimously in committee.

Fort Wayne is taking significant steps to modernize its water and wastewater systems, with property acquisitions and multi-million dollar contracts aimed at tackling flooding and improving treatment facilities.

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Votes at a glance: key Fort Wayne council actions on Jan. 27, 2026 Summary of principal votes taken by the Fort Wayne Common Council on Jan. 27, 2026, including contract approvals and final-passage results for several resolutions and ordinances.

Major decisions were made at the Fort Wayne Common Council meeting, including the approval of new liquor licenses and significant public works contracts!

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Fort Wayne council approves two Downtown Dining District liquor licenses The Fort Wayne Common Council approved Downtown Dining District liquor licenses for Paula’s on Main and the Philharmonic Center after committee discussion about eligibility, fees and youth-protection measures; both passed 6–1 in regular session.

Fort Wayne's Common Council has just approved liquor licenses for Paula’s on Main and the Philharmonic Center, igniting a heated debate over eligibility and youth protections in the Downtown Dining District.

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Residents raise environmental, health and immigration concerns over proposed Google data center More than a dozen citizens urged the Fort Wayne council to halt or more tightly regulate a proposed Google data center (Project Zodiac), citing wetlands loss, water quality, PFAS concerns, utility-costs, tax abatements and demands to limit collaboration with ICE; speakers called for moratoriums and stronger community oversight.

Fort Wayne residents are raising urgent alarms over a proposed Google data center, fearing environmental damage and questioning the impact on local communities and immigrant safety.

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Fort Wayne controller projects $8.8 million shortfall for 2026 budget as SB 1 and circuit breaker cuts take effect Controller Pat Roller presented a lean 2026 budget Oct. 7 to the Fort Wayne Common Council committee, citing state estimates tied to Senate Bill 1 and property tax "circuit breaker" caps that produce an $8.8 million gap; officials propose using reserves and cash-funded CIP items while preserving core services and staffing increases.

Fort Wayne's proposed 2026 budget faces an alarming $8.8 million shortfall due to state-driven tax changes, forcing officials to choose between using reserves and maintaining essential services.

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