Fort Wayne Townships Article
Recent article published in the Journal Gazette on 11.30 that discusses our Fort Wayne Township structure. Good article to tell you what township offices are and what their intended purpose is. Interesting facts are published though which would make anyone question their effectiveness regarding financial allocation.
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POOR RELIEF
Many townships spend more to run their offices than they spend on people in need.
In 2007, Scipio Township provided assistance to only one person, and this year set aside $1,000 for that purpose. Its $15,000 budget allots about $4,000 for salaries and rent, while much of the rest goes to fire protection.
Lake Township planned to spend $16,000 this year for poor relief. It allotted $26,300 for utilities, rent and salaries.
In comparison, Wayne Township - by far the largest in population and geography in the county - expected to spend $4.2 million from its poor relief budget. Much of that went to supplies and staffing. Only $1.9 million was set aside for assistance in the form of medication, food and shelter.
