It was no surprise to see many Harrison Square supporters at the construction site Tuesday to affix their name to the final large steel beam to be placed in the ballpark. Mayor Tom Henry, supporting members of the Fort Wayne City Council and the private developers from Hardball Capital were present to christen the project with their John Hancock.
Yet at least one supporter of the project, Councilman Tom Didier, R-3rd, couldn’t make the event. Not wanting to miss out on having his name on the beam – the names will be covered before the ballpark is open – he asked someone to write it up there for him. Ozzie Mitson, spokesman for Mayor Tom Henry, obliged.
Noticeably absent from the event was former Mayor Graham Richard, who helped spearhead the entire project. Less noticeable in their absence were councilmen Tom Smith, R-1st, John Shoaff, D-at-large, and former councilman Don Schmidt, R-2nd, who opposed the project.
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