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USA.gov Local Governments
Includes links to find local governments by state.
Population Estimates: City & Town Totals
From the U.S. Census Bureau.
City and County Data Book 2007 [PDF]
Published by the U.S. Census and Department of Commerce.
Local News Sources
A guide to Fort Wayne area newspaper and T.V. sources.

Note that information on localities can also be found in the federal and state government sections of this guide.

U.S. Conference of Mayors
An organization representing cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

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Includes best practices and reports on city issues.
National Association of Counties
You can search by county. Also includes information relevant to county workers.
National League of Cities
An organization that advocates on behalf of localities across the U.S. Their website lists a variety of issues of interest to the organization.

Statistical Profile from STATS-Indiana
Population, housing, employment and demographic information.
Allen County Code
County-level public laws.
Allen County Board of Elections
Elections results, district maps, election calendar and more. See also the Public Officials Database from the Mike Downs Center.
Allen County Courts
Court cases, oral arguments online, and Judicial District 7 (Allen County) information.
Allen County Website
Includes the County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Coroner's Office, Sherriff's Department, Solid Waste Management, Property Tax Assessment, etc.
Association of Indiana Counties
An organization representing Indiana's 92 counties.

"Allen County Ind--Statistics"
Allen County statistical reports; from Helmke Library.
"Transportation--Indiana--Allen County"
Selected reports related to transportation in Allen County.
Allen County Ind Department of Planning Services
Selected reports authored by the Allen County Department of Planning Services; from Helmke Library.

City of Fort Wayne
Includes links to Fort Wayne Facts, the Mayor's Office, City Council, and more.
Local News Sources
A guide to Fort Wayne area newspaper and T.V. sources.
Fort Wayne City Code
City-level public laws.
Fort Wayne Visitor's Bureau
Includes the Fort Wayne Visitors Guide, an Insider's Blog, an events calendar, and much more.
Chamber of Commerce
Advocates for economic development and local businesses. See also the Business Directory.

"City planning--Indiana--Fort Wayne"
Selected reports available in Helmke Library.
"Annexation Municipal government--Indiana--Fort Wayne"
Selected reports available in Helmke Library.