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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dayton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Federal justice grant acceptance
The Commission would accept $182,718 from the U.S. Department of Justice to support city programs.
Dayton CLEVER Act civil liberties ordinance
Alec Johnson again urged the commission to pass his Civil Liberties and Viewpoint Neutral Municipal Resources Act as emergency legislation before Election Day, saying it has sat under review for over 90 days.
Vehicle Purchases and Fleet Oversight
The city is buying three Silverado trucks for about $175,500 plus backhoes, and residents want to know how city vehicles are maintained, tracked, and driven — citing speeding and red-light running by employees.
Dayton Delivers Service Request Responsiveness
Residents said reported issues — junk, trees, vacant properties — go unresolved through the Dayton Delivers app; Commissioner Beckham said his office wants to improve the platform's reporting and feedback.
Professional Standards Bureau 2025 Year in Review
The board received a presentation covering the Professional Standards Bureau's 2025 Year in Review.
Community Issues and Infrastructure Impacts
Board members discussed local concerns like public safety cameras, the historic effects of State Route 35 on neighborhoods, and census preparation.