Tom Henry
Tom Henry | |
|---|---|
Henry in October 2023 | |
| 35th Mayor of Fort Wayne | |
| In office January 1, 2008 – March 28, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Graham Richard |
| Succeeded by | Karl Bandemer (acting) Sharon Tucker (appointed) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Christopher Henry November 8, 1951 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 28, 2024 (aged 72) Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Cindy Kocks
(m. 1975; died 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Saint Francis (BA, MBA) |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1971–1973 |
| Unit | Military Police Corps |
Thomas Christopher Henry (November 8, 1951 – March 28, 2024) was an American businessman and politician who was the 35th mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, from 2008 until his death in 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, Henry served five terms on Fort Wayne City Council from 1984 to 2004, representing the 3rd District. Afterwards, he ran for and won the Democratic mayoral primary in 2007, before defeating Republican Matt Kelty in the 2007 Fort Wayne mayoral election. Henry served as mayor of Fort Wayne for five terms, becoming the city's longest-serving mayor.