Candidates & Elected Officials Standing With Us
Candidates seeking office in Allen County and the State of Indiana, sitting elected officials, and entire legislative bodies have publicly opposed the proposed quarry. Their statements below are in their own words.
7 candidates and elected officials on the record.
After hearing from residents, businesses, and schools in southwest Allen County, and as a lifelong resident of Allen County, I am a firm no on the quarry at its current location. I believe in responsible development that aligns with long-term planning, respects existing investments, and protects residents.
I stand with my neighbors in opposing the proposed quarry in the Little River Valley. This is not about being anti-growth.
Putting heavy industry in a floodplain, next to wetlands and right by our homes, schools, and hospitals just does not make sense. Families here should not be the ones taking on the risk so someone else can cash in.
People have every right to be concerned about their water, their air, and their health.
We all want good jobs and a strong economy. But we should not have to sacrifice our neighborhoods to get there. Our community deserves better and people must come before profits.
I believe in responsible government, and leadership that listens. Our leaders should promotes growth that doesn’t create or promote developments that cause long term consequences to our health, land, and property values. Proposing a quarry this close to hospitals, schools, and homes is irresponsible— and does not align with my values. I am strongly opposed to the quarry development in Allen County. Our residents deserve better.
As a candidate for Allen County Commissioner and an Allen County resident, I believe that decisions that affect residents should be guided by the people who live and work in those communities.
I’ve heard from families and local business owners who have real concerns about the proposed quarry on Homestead Road, and the effects it may have on quality of life, local roads, home values, and the long-term character of Southwest Allen County. Their voices deserve to be part of this process.
This is a long-term decision, and we need to take the time to fully understand the impacts and get it right. I support responsible growth, but it must reflect the priorities of the community and protect the places people call home. I oppose the current plans.
As the State Representative for this area I do not have a vote in county or local zoning matters. Decisions like this fall solely on the County Commissioners, County Plan Commission, and the Board of Zoning Appeals. However, as a fellow constituent I DO OPPOSE the proposed quarry project. Alena and I have signed the petition. Given the project’s proximity to IU Health, Lafayette Meadows Elementary School, and the thousands of residential homes, the ongoing noise, dust, and industrial activity could negatively affect the environment, patients, students, and residents. While there are many factors involved in the decision-making process for a project such as this, we cannot undermine our ability to provide Hoosiers with a family friendly place to reside.
Dear Commissioners,
We are reaching out today in the spirit of collaboration. Every resident of Fort Wayne is a resident of Allen County. And although you represent the additional residents not included inside the boundaries of incorporated Fort Wayne, there is significant overlap in the needs of both of these types of Allen County residents. We write to you today as the elected representatives of a portion of your constituency.
As a legislative body, the members of the Fort Wayne Common Council understand the diligence that goes into making land use decisions, understanding the process of allowing the Plan Commission members to hold a public hearing and vet out the specifics of projects before making a final decision. These decisions have real and lasting impacts on the lives of citizens and must be balanced against the desire to remain a business-friendly destination with strong development opportunities. We appreciate your conscientiousness in this process.
With this understanding, we would be remiss if we did not advocate for our mutual constituents, who we are hearing from loud and clear: they do not want the quarry allowed to develop. And these residents of Fort Wayne and Allen County are adjacent to the proposed development and will be significantly impacted by this development. We stand with these neighbors in asking for significant consideration on this, along with the public requests of the Southwest Allen County School board and IU Health leadership. This is not a NIMBY request - this is an acknowledgement that this is an intensive development that will permanently change the lives of people in its proximity.
We greatly respect the duty that you will soon undertake, and we appreciate the members of the Allen County Plan Commission participating in this civic activity. We support you in continuing to promote healthy and sustainable development in all of Allen County. We must stand with our residents who are staunchly opposed to this development and the numerous impacts that could develop from it. Thank you for your time, consideration, and service to the community.
Sincerely,
Scott Myers Fort Wayne Common Council, District 4
Paul Ensley Fort Wayne Common Council, District 1
Russell Jehl Fort Wayne Common Council, District 2
Nathan Hartman Fort Wayne Common Council, District 3
Geoff Paddock Fort Wayne Common Council, District 5
Rohli Booker Fort Wayne Common Council, District 6
Martin Bender Fort Wayne Common Council, At-Large
Michelle Chambers Fort Wayne Common Council, At-Large
Thomas Freistroffer Fort Wayne Common Council, At-Large
As I run for Allen County Commissioner, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with countless neighbors, business owners, and families across our community. The message has been clear. Residents are ready for experienced, conservative leadership that listens and delivers.
It is crucial for elected officials to truly represent the people they serve, and the feedback I’ve received has been overwhelming. I agree with it. We do not want a quarry on Homestead Road, and the current plans should be rejected.
I’ve lived in Allen County my entire life. I believe responsible, controlled development is a good thing and necessary for growth. But I will not support projects that fundamentally change the character of our community, increase traffic congestion for residents and local businesses, or put unnecessary strain on our infrastructure.
We can grow the right way. That means protecting the quality of life that makes Allen County such a great place to live, while pursuing development that fits our community, not works against it.
As your County Commissioner, I will always listen, stand up for our neighborhoods, and fight to ensure growth is done responsibly.
Are you a candidate or elected official ready to stand publicly?
If you are running for office — local, county, state, or federal — or if you currently hold public office, your constituents want to know where you stand on the Homestead Road quarry. Add your statement on the main Supporters page.