Ready to Lead,
Committed to Dayton

I’m Darius Beckham and I’m running for Dayton City Commission to bring fresh leadership rooted in faith, equity, and community. Together, we can build a Dayton where every neighborhood thrives.

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Meet Darius

Darius Beckham is a lifelong Dayton resident, public servant, and community advocate dedicated to building a stronger, more equitable city.

Plans for Dayton

    • Hold vacant property owners accountable by requiring owners of vacant properties to register them, pay fees and submit redevelopment plans to encourage the properties to be returned to productive use.

    • Support mixed income neighborhoods by prioritizing market rate and affordable housing investments, and incentivize inclusion of affordable units in market rate housing developments through tax breaks and density bonuses.

    • Increase homeownership through funding down payment assistance and fostering partnerships with banks to offer greater access to affordable home loans, low-cost checking accounts, and financial education workshops.

    • Support implementation and expansion of violence interruption program to end violence before it starts in targeted areas of the city.

    • Create a citywide neighborhood beautification program to incentivize neighborhood engagement, pride, and small business investment.


    • Support creation of Dayton Police Department cadet program to support a diverse staffing pipeline into the department and give students the opportunity to stand up against crime in their city.


    • Prioritize community policing through implementation of geographic patrol beats to better address neighborhood safety complaints and problems.

    • Support continued demolition of dilapidated properties by advocating for additional demolition dollars at the state and federal level.

    • Develop and advance minority and women owned local businesses through dedicated loan funds, grants, and connecting entrepreneurs to a collective of technical assistance programs.

    • Connect young people with local careers by partnering with business and industry leaders, educators, and Dayton’s colleges and universities.

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