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  • Comment: The person might meet notability if more sources are presented that cover him in depth. (I've added one myself). However, it needs to be substantially rewritten as it has close paraphrasing from one of its sources. X (talk) 18:16, 15 April 2024 (UTC)

Karl Bandemer
36th Mayor of Fort Wayne
Assumed office
March 29, 2024
Preceded byTom Henry
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic Party
WebsiteGovernment website

Karl Bandemer was appointed as the Deputy Mayor for the City of Fort Wayne in October 2013.[1] He was sworn in on March 29, 2024 as the Acting Mayor for the City of Fort Wayne after Tom Henry passed away.[2][3] Bandemer is the 36th Mayor in history for the City of Fort Wayne. Bandemer has a bachelor's degree in political science from Drake University and a master's degree in urban planning from Wayne State University.[4]

Prior to serving as Deputy Mayor, Bandemer was the vice-president of downtown development for the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance, now known as Greater Fort Wayne Inc.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Gong, Dave (2020-10-27). "Hines wants to cut deputy mayor post". Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  2. ^ Amato, Kymmi (2024-03-29). "Karl Bandemer sworn in as Acting Mayor of Fort Wayne after Mayor Henry's death". FOX 55 Fort Wayne. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  3. ^ "Mayor Karl Bandemer on Henry legacy, role of deputy mayor". WANE 15. 2024-04-04. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  4. ^ a b "MAYOR HENRY NAMES KARL BANDEMER AS DEPUTY MAYOR - City of Fort Wayne". www.cityoffortwayne.org. Retrieved 2024-03-29.