Councilwoman At Large Michelle Chambers City of Fort Wayne

Councilwoman At Large Michelle Chambers City of Fort Wayne Councilwoman Michelle Chambers
City Council At Large
Fort Wayne (IN)
My name is Michelle Chambers.

I am asking for your continued support to elect me to Fort Wayne City Council At-Large on November 03, 2015. As the top vote getter on May 05, 2015, securing 25% of the over all vote from Fort Wayne residents, I continue to campaign throughout the entire city and need your continued support both financially and at the polls on November 03, 2015. DONATE .com! I am a res

ident of this great city and for nearly four years, I have owned and operated two small businesses. For more than 50 years my family has lived and worked in Fort Wayne and contributed to its growth and prosperity. Even during the city’s tough economic times, we have remained loyal and steadfast to its promise. I am running because I am committed to this city, its residents and making local government work better for everyone. As a business owner, I have learned that nothing comes easy, but through hard work, dedication and collective service all things are possible. It is that “can do” attitude and entrepreneurial creativity that I would bring to my service on the Council - making Fort Wayne a better place to live, work and play for all people. The future of Fort Wayne, however, is not without its challenges. Over the years, I have seen first-hand opportunities the benefit from the city’s downtown economic revival, while the downtown continue to grow as a City Council At Large Councilwoman I want to ensure the growth happen throughout the entire city. It is the concerns of those residents uncertain about their neighborhoods, schools, and businesses that often feel as though they are on the “sidelines of success” that have captured my attention and fueled my candidacy for City Council. The greatness of our city should not be limited to the excitement and growth of downtown, but should spread like wild fire across all of Fort Wayne – for THIS is our destiny. As a campaign platform, I have chosen to focus on three fundamental themes:
• Expanding economic development opportunities in traditionally underserved communities and;
• Spur economic growth and opportunities for corporations and small business committed to hiring Fort Wayne residents, thus expanding the City’s tax base.
• Promoting policies that encourage healthy and safe neighborhoods, especially for young families and single men and women;

With your help and support, I will be able to ensure that we will continue to make Fort Wayne a great community for all it’s residents. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas or to offer support! Kind Regards,
Michelle Chambers
Right Choice!RightTime!Choose Chambers

TEXAS VOTERS: CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS! 🗳️Election season is approaching, and now is the time to make sure your vo...
08/31/2026

TEXAS VOTERS: CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS! 🗳️

Election season is approaching, and now is the time to make sure your voter registration information is current.

Texas regularly updates its voter rolls, so don’t wait until Election Day to discover there may be an issue with your registration.

Take a few minutes TODAY to verify your voter registration status and make sure your name and address are correct through the Texas Secretary of State’s official voter resources.

✅ Check your registration
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✅ Know your status before Election Day

Be informed. Be prepared. Make sure your voice can be heard.

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TGIF! 💛🩷My Friday started at 4:00 a.m. making something I haven’t made in nearly a decade—my grandmother’s pound cake. 🍰...
08/28/2026

TGIF! 💛🩷

My Friday started at 4:00 a.m. making something I haven’t made in nearly a decade—my grandmother’s pound cake. 🍰

And YES…that is MY actual cake in the photo! 😂 Not AI. Not a stock photo. Not from a bakery. Those Bundt-pan ridges belong to me! 😂🙌🏾

I’m incredibly honored to be one of five local cancer survivors participating in Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana’s “Sweet Stories of Hope: The Hearts Behind the Recipes” at this year’s Tribute Dinner.

As a breast cancer survivor 🩷, sharing my story—and a recipe connected to the women who came before me—means more than I can put into words.

Today our desserts are being photographed, and next week I’ll make Grandma’s cake AGAIN for the live dessert auction! 💛

If cancer has touched your life or someone you love, I hope you’ll join us September 9 and support this important mission.

And whoever bids on Grandma’s pound cake…please bid HIGH. I’ve been up since 4 a.m. practicing! 😂🍰

Tribute Dinner tickets & information⁠

💛 For the mission. 🩷 For the journey. 🙏🏾 For the blessing of still being here.

FortWayne GrandmasPoundCake

08/27/2026

WHY I CHANGED MY VOTE

Tuesday night (8/25/26), before casting my NO vote regarding Flock automated license plate reader technology, I took a few minutes to explain why my position had changed.

Since July, City Council has heard significant concerns from residents. I listened. I continued asking questions. And I continued reviewing information.

I still believe this technology can be a valuable public-safety tool. But public safety is not our only responsibility.

Public safety matters. Privacy matters. Civil liberties matter. And public trust matters.

I believe elected officials Councilwoman At Large Michelle Chambers City of Fort Wayne must be willing to reconsider a position when additional information raises legitimate concerns. Changing your vote isn’t always easy but sometimes it’s necessary.

I’m sharing my full five-minute statement because you deserve to hear directly from me what led to my decision.

We may not always agree. But you will always deserve to know why I vote the way I do.

I listened. I learned. And I voted NO.

🧱 FORT WAYNE BROUGHT ITS BRICKS.And last night, you showed what happens when a community chooses to build together.A roo...
08/25/2026

🧱 FORT WAYNE BROUGHT ITS BRICKS.

And last night, you showed what happens when a community chooses to build together.

A room set for approximately 300 people was nearly full.

38 public comments.
7 of 9 City Council members present.
And from what I witnessed, the YES significantly outweighed the NO.

But the numbers aren’t the most powerful part of this story.

The PEOPLE are.

Before the Anchor Resource Center forum, I asked you to BRING YOUR BRICKS TO THE TABLE.

Your experiences.
Your questions.
Your concerns.
Your expertise.
Your compassion.
Your solutions.

And Fort Wayne showed up.

One downtown resident offered words I won’t soon forget:

“Please don’t use me as a reason to not move forward.”

We heard from faith leaders, downtown residents, business owners, healthcare professionals, service providers, parents, advocates and people with lived experience.

We heard about people who need somewhere to shower, wash their clothes, receive mail, charge a phone, connect with mental-health and employment services — and ultimately find a pathway toward housing.

Mayor Sharon Tucker reminded us:

“When I took the oath to become mayor, I took an oath that I would represent all of our community.”

And that’s the point.

Our unhoused neighbors are not THEM. They are US.

Yes, concerns were raised about security, children, funding, accountability and neighborhood impact.

Those concerns deserve thoughtful answers.

But concern does not have to mean obstruction.

🧱 Compassion.
🧱 Accountability.
🧱 Public safety.
🧱 Recovery.
🧱 Employment.
🧱 Dignity.
🧱 Housing.

Different bricks.

One community.

We don’t need to throw our bricks at one another.

We need to bring them to the table and BUILD.

Brick by brick.
Neighbor by neighbor.
Partner by partner.

🧱 LET’S KEEP BUILDING, FORT WAYNE.

📸 Photo Credit: Misty Meehan [TAG]

BuildingCommunity

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08/11/2026

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07/24/2026
TGIF. ✈️❤️Live your best life.Don’t wait.Count your blessings.Catch flights (or just catch a beautiful sunset 😉).I’m hea...
07/24/2026

TGIF. ✈️❤️
Live your best life.
Don’t wait.
Count your blessings.
Catch flights (or just catch a beautiful sunset 😉).
I’m headed to Chicago, but I want to see YOUR Friday!

📸 Drop your TGIF photo in the comments or tag me in your story so I can cheer you on!

Let’s fill this Friday with gratitude, smiles, and good vibes. ❤️

ChooseJoy CountYourBlessings Weekend Mode

Did Fort Wayne’s sky look different to you today?
07/17/2026

Did Fort Wayne’s sky look different to you today?

Leadership matters. Community matters. Supporting one another matters.Today I had the pleasure of spending time with two...
07/12/2026

Leadership matters. Community matters. Supporting one another matters.
Today I had the pleasure of spending time with two outstanding leaders who continue to make a difference in Fort Wayne. Pictured with me are Joe Jordan , CEO of the Northeast Indiana Boys & Girls Club, and Sherman Bell, owner of Hideout 125 .
I often say, “What they keep doing in big cities, we do right here in our big little city.” Fort Wayne is full of visionaries, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who are proving that we can compete with—and stand alongside—any city.
Sundays on the patio at Hide Out 125 are a great example of local businesses creating spaces where people can gather, enjoy great food, great music, and positive fellowship.

As your Councilwoman, I will always support businesses that invest in our community and leaders who pour back into our people. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant Fort Wayne.

BoysAndGirlsClub District6Proud

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