Graham Richard is an American politician and entrepreneur and former mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving from 2000–2008.

In 1976, Richard ran for Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, but lost to the incumbent, Harold H. Negley by 2.52%.

[3] Afterwards, he continued to be involved in both state and local affairs through his membership on several governmental advisory boards and community service agencies.

Richard helped lead Fort Wayne to national recognition for high-performance city services.

Results included the lowest crime rate in over 25 years, saving taxpayers more than $31 million using business practices including Lean Six Sigma, and record-breaking investments in downtown development, neighborhoods, and infrastructure while keeping property tax rates at one of the lowest levels since the 1960s.

Since leaving mayoral office, Graham A. Richard has become a strong advocate for improving local and state government.

In December 2005, the Brookings Institution hosted Mayor Richard for a presentation on "Fort Wayne: Wired and Inspired to Compete in the Flat World."

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