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Son of a Son of a Politician

Paul Helmke: Behind City Hall doors

As told to News-Sentinel writer ANDREW JAROSH

The News-Sentinel presents nine full chapters from former Fort Wayne Mayor Paul Helmke's new e-book, Son of a Son of a Politician. Helmke, now an attorney at Barnes & Thornburg, offers a no-holds-barred look at the issues and personalities that have shaped Fort Wayne.

Chapter 1 - It all started with a yard sign
Chapter 2 - Welcome to the Summit City; you've been annexed
Chapter 3 - A political animal
Chapter 4 - Fighting criminals
Chapter 5 - Sex, lies and Bill Clinton
Chapter 6 - I fought the City Council, and we both won
Chapter 7 - Tax Man
Chapter 8 - Naming names: Profiles in leadership
Chapter 9 - This is my life
Chapter 10 - Judge Dan Heath weighs in