Education
He attended Fort Wayne Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1970. He then received a bachelor"s degree in psychology and an Master of Business Administration, both from the University of Saint Francis.
He attended Fort Wayne Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1970. He then received a bachelor"s degree in psychology and an Master of Business Administration, both from the University of Saint Francis.
Henry is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Gallant Group, an insurance agency specializing in healthcare consulting. Tom Henry was the second of 17 children born to Jerome and Marganelle "Marge" Henry. He served in the United States Army Military Police Corps from 1971 to 1973.
Henry represented the Third District for five terms on the Fort Wayne between 1984 and 2004.
He was preceded by the Republican Roy Schomburg. He lost a bid for a sixth term in 2003.
Henry announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for Mayor on February 21, 2007. He had considered running for Mayor in 1999, but backed out and supported the Democratic challenger who went on to become mayor, Graham Richard.
He defeated the Republican Matt Kelty in the November election, with 60 percent of the vote.
Henry was reelected on November 8, 2011, with 49.9 percent of votes against the Republican challenger Paula Hughes" 46 percent. On December 15, 2008, Henry signed the revised noise ordinance passed by, making light pollution a violation of city ordinance. "Although I have concerns about this ordinance, it is up to council to decide what legislative action is appropriate for our community," Henry said in a written statement.
On December 9, Fort Wayne voted 5–4 to pass a revised noise ordinance to include a section pertaining to improper use of directional lighting.
Floodlights, bullet lights and spotlights must be focused away from a neighbor"s home, or Fort Wayne Police can cite the offender if a complaint is made. Security lights are permissible.
The amendment was introduced at the August 12 meeting by John Shoaff, Doctorate-at large, to end a dispute between two of his constituents, one of whom had allegedly been shining a directional light into the other"s home. Henry said council should still work to hone the amendment so it can be enforced when necessary.
" …This ordinance will be difficult to enforce as written and … certain exceptions to its provisions should be considered," Henry said in a statement.
"Amongst the concerns raised were athletic events held in the evening, holiday light displays and emergency repair work, to name a few.".
Quotations: "Although I have concerns about this ordinance, it is up to council to decide what legislative action is appropriate for our community,". " …This ordinance will be difficult to enforce as written and … certain exceptions to its provisions should be considered,".
A member of the Democratic Party, Henry served five terms on Fort Wayne from 1984 to 2004, representing the 3rd District.