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Topics getting the most attention in Dayton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Temporary 2027 city budget

The proposed $592.4 million 2027 budget leans on one-time money; officials warn the deficit returns in 2028 unless recurring revenues rise or costs fall. Water and sewer rates would jump 8.5% and 9%.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

City Manager Spending Authority and Transparency

Residents say the city won't explain why it pays legal settlements with public money and questions the $80,000 outside search firm for the next city manager.

9 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Demands for City Manager Termination

Multiple speakers and community leaders called for the immediate firing of City Manager Shelly Dickstein, citing a decade of poor leadership, rising executive salaries without performance evaluations, and neglect of disadvantaged neighborhoods.

9 mentionsLast discussed May 6, 2026