City of Dayton

Dayton Seeks Ways to Continue Neighborhood Revitalization

Jerry Kenney — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:39:57 +0000

Several legislative acts since 2008, such as the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA), and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) provided billions of dollars for Neighborhood Stabilization Programs across the country. From the HERA program alone, the city of Dayton, Kettering, and Fairborn together received 29.3 million dollars; of that, 19 million went to Dayton, and they’ve used about 3.5 million to purchase and rehab foreclosed homes.

Voters To Decide On Dayton Mayoral Candidates, Issues and Levies

Emily McCord — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:56:23 +0000

Ohio Voters are going to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a handful of issues, school levies and charter amendments. In Dayton, the outcome will decide who will be on the November ballot for Dayton mayor as well as city commissioners.

Mayor Hopeful Nan Whaley Says Her Focus Is Jobs, Neighborhoods & A Progressive Approach

Emily McCord — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:47:11 +0000

Nan Whaley is a Dayton City Commissioner and endorsed by the Democratic Party, who says the economy will be her focus if she's elected mayor. Whaley says she has plans to bring jobs through leveraging the city's assets and will restore blighted neighborhoods by tearing down unlivable properties. Whaley also says a welcoming, vibrant community will attract people here. Whaley sat down in an interview with Emily McCord April 18, 2013 ahead of the Mayoral Primary May 7th, where she faces incumbent Gary Leitzell and Democrat A.J. Wagner.

Mayoral Candidate A.J. Wagner: New Policies Will Revitalize Dayton

Emily McCord — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:15:38 +0000

A.J. Wagner is a former Montgomery County court judge and county auditor. He says his experience is what distinguishes him as a candidate for Dayton mayor and hopes to win the primary in May, as he challenges incumbent Gary Leitzell and Democrat Nan Whaley. WYSO's Emily McCord is interviewing all the candidates to learn more about them and their positions.

Mayor Says Dayton's Focus On The Positive Will Grow City

Emily McCord — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:26:11 +0000

On May 7^th, Dayton residents will go to the polls and vote in the primary for city mayor. Independent incumbent Gary Leitzell will face two Democratic challengers, AJ Wagner and Nan Whaley. WYSO's Emily McCord sat down with all three candidates to hear more about them and their positions and begins her series with Mayor Gary Leitzell.