Take Action

Other than monetary support and making the best use of the trails possible, there are other ways you can help us further our mission to expand our trail network in every direction. You can take action by writing your local, state, and congressional representatives to ask for their support of the trails.

Writing an elected official a letter may seem daunting, but it’s easier than you may think. Write them to tell them how much you enjoy using the trails. Explain the impact the trails have had on your life. Ask that they continue to support (from a local, state, or national standpoint) trail construction and maintenance. American Trails regularly updates their website with information on current acts of congress affecting trails. You may choose to mention one of these issues in your letter.

Whatever you decide to write, the very fact that you’re taking the time to let your elected officials know that you care is what truly counts. A list of our region’s local, state, and congressional representatives can be found below.

Local Representatives

Fort Wayne’s City Council
Fort Wayne Mayor’s Office
New Haven City Council
New Haven Mayor’s Office

State Representatives

You can find your state representatives at the Indiana General Assembly Website where you will find details about how to contact them.

Congressional Representatives

Senator Daniel Coats

Fort Wayne Office
1300 South Harrison Street
Suite 3161
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Phone: (260) 426-3151
Fax: (260) 420-0060
On the Web: http://coats.senate.gov/

Senator Richard Lugar

Northeast Indiana Office
6384 A West Jefferson Boulevard
Covington Plaza
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
Phone: (260) 422-1505
Fax: (260) 424-1342
On the Web: http://lugar.senate.gov/

Note: Not sure who your representative is? Visit govtrack.us to see their district map.

Representative Marlin Stutzman, District 3

Fort Wayne Office
1300 South Harrison Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 424-3041
Fax: (260) 424-4042
On the Web: http://stutzman.house.gov/

Representative Dan Burton, District 5

Indianapolis Office
8900 Keystone at the Crossing, Suite 1050
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240-7646
Phone: (800) 382-6020
Fax: (317) 846-7306
On the Web: http://burton.house.gov/

Representative Mike Pence, District 6

Anderson Office
1134 Meridian Plaza
Anderson, IN 46016
Phone: (765) 640-2919
Fax: (765) 640-2922

On the Web: http://mikepence.house.gov/