Tom Henry
Encyclopedia
Tom Henry is an American politician, former Fort Wayne City Councilman, and current Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. He has an MBA from the University of Saint Francis
and is the President and CEO of the Gallant Group, a small insurance company in Fort Wayne. His wife, Cindy, owns The Green Frog, a neighborhood tavern.
challenger that went on to be mayor, Graham Richard
.
Henry won the Democratic mayoral primary on May 8, 2007 with 82.4% of the vote against token opposition. He defeated Republican
Matt Kelty
in the November election with 60 percent of the vote.
a violation of city ordinance. "Although I have concerns about this ordinance, it is up to council to decide what legislative action is appropriate for our community," Henry said in a written statement.
On December 9, Fort Wayne City Council voted 5–4 to pass a revised noise ordinance to include a section pertaining to improper use of directional lighting. Floodlight
s, bullet lights and spotlights
must be focused away from a neighbor's home, or Fort Wayne Police can cite the offender if a complaint is made. Security lights are permissible.
The amendment was introduced at the Aug. 12 meeting by John Shoaff, D-at large, to end a dispute between two of his constituents, one of whom has allegedly been shining a directional light into the other's home. Henry said council should still work to hone the amendment so it can be enforced when necessary.
" …This ordinance will be difficult to enforce as written and … certain exceptions to its provisions should be considered," Henry said in a statement. "Amongst the concerns raised were athletic events held in the evening, holiday light displays and emergency repair work, to name a few."
University of Saint Francis (Indiana)
The University of Saint Francis is a liberal arts university located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, the university promotes Catholic and Franciscan values...
and is the President and CEO of the Gallant Group, a small insurance company in Fort Wayne. His wife, Cindy, owns The Green Frog, a neighborhood tavern.
City Council
Tom Henry represented the Third District for five terms on the Fort Wayne City Council between 1984 and 2004. He was preceded by Roy Schomburg (R). He narrowly won re-election in 1995 by only 5 votes after the outcome was determined by a recount. He lost a bid for a sixth term in 2003 to Republican Tom Didier.2007 Mayoral campaign
Henry announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for Mayor on February 21, 2007. Henry considered running for Mayor in 1999, but backed out and supported the DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
challenger that went on to be mayor, Graham Richard
Graham Richard
Graham Richard is an American politician and entrepreneur, and the 34th and former mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving from 2000–2008. He was succeeded by Democrat Tom Henry.-Current work:...
.
Henry won the Democratic mayoral primary on May 8, 2007 with 82.4% of the vote against token opposition. He defeated Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Matt Kelty
Matt Kelty
Matt Kelty, is an Indiana politician, an architect and founder of Kelty Tappy Design. He was the 2007 Republican candidate for Mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana and the 2002 candidate for the 81st District Indiana House of Representatives.-Public service:...
in the November election with 60 percent of the vote.
Against Light Pollution
Tom Henry at December 15, 2008 signed the revised noise ordinance passed by City Council, making light pollutionLight pollution
Light pollution, also known as photopollution or luminous pollution, is excessive or obtrusive artificial light.The International Dark-Sky Association defines light pollution as:...
a violation of city ordinance. "Although I have concerns about this ordinance, it is up to council to decide what legislative action is appropriate for our community," Henry said in a written statement.
On December 9, Fort Wayne City Council voted 5–4 to pass a revised noise ordinance to include a section pertaining to improper use of directional lighting. Floodlight
Floodlights (sport)
Floodlights are broad-beamed, high-intensity artificial lights often used to illuminate outdoor playing fields while an outdoor sports event is being held during low-light conditions....
s, bullet lights and spotlights
Searchlight
A searchlight is an apparatus that combines a bright light source with some form of curved reflector or other optics to project a powerful beam of light of approximately parallel rays in a particular direction, usually constructed so that it can be swiveled about.-Military use:The Royal Navy used...
must be focused away from a neighbor's home, or Fort Wayne Police can cite the offender if a complaint is made. Security lights are permissible.
The amendment was introduced at the Aug. 12 meeting by John Shoaff, D-at large, to end a dispute between two of his constituents, one of whom has allegedly been shining a directional light into the other's home. Henry said council should still work to hone the amendment so it can be enforced when necessary.
" …This ordinance will be difficult to enforce as written and … certain exceptions to its provisions should be considered," Henry said in a statement. "Amongst the concerns raised were athletic events held in the evening, holiday light displays and emergency repair work, to name a few."