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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dayton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Municipal Bond Issuance and Debt Management
The commission approved over $53 million in total bond legislation across two meetings, prompting debate over public borrowing costs, transparency, prevailing wages, and impacts on sewer rates.
Second Revised 2026 Budget Appropriations
City officials hosted a public hearing on the proposed $1 billion 2026 budget, which balances general fund expenditures using one-time funds, ARPA interest, and reserves while funding police, fire, housing, and violence prevention.