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.

    • Follow through on City of Dayton’s Youth Action Plan by leading a cross sector steering committee dedicated to identifying ways to implement recommendations made by Dayton youth in priority areas like mental health, workforce development, education and more.

    • Develop an Opportunity Fund for Youth to support youth programs dedicated career pathway pilots and experiential learning opportunities.

    • Provide summer internships with the City of Dayton to introduce local youth to careers in local government.

    • Support a shared plan with key partners for ongoing revitalization, beautification, and economic vitality of downtown Dayton.

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