The head official of the city of Fort Wayne is a strong mayor who administers the government with a nine-member council. The mayor and council members—six elected by district and three elected at large—all serve four-year terms; the mayor is not a member of the council.
Head Official: Mayor Graham Richard (D) (since 2000; current term expires December 31, 2007)
Total Number of City Employees: 1,671 (2003)
City Information: City of Fort Wayne, 1 Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802; telephone (219)427-1111