Commissioner· 2024-2028
Matt Joseph
Dayton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 32
- Total speaking time
- 1:24:47
- Avg per meeting
- 2:39
- Segments
- 2375
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Top issues during term (20)
Automated Surveillance Cameras and Privacy Concerns
Grant-funded expansion with no additional local tax dollars required.
Police Accountability and Use-of-Force Policies
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Rental Housing Conditions and Code Enforcement
Improves municipal fine collection rates and revenue recovery.
West Dayton Public Hospital Levy and Implementation
The one-mill levy would cost roughly $35 a year per $100,000 of home value and raise about $2 million annually in seed money.
Dayton Recovery Plan Demolition Progress
ARPA and state demolition funds expire at the end of 2026, so future blight work depends on CDBG and general fund dollars.
New Construction in Wright-Dunbar Historic District
Private investment in residential construction within the Wright-Dunbar district.
Vehicle Purchases and Fleet Oversight
About $732,767 in purchases plus the $12,500 settlement, funded by taxpayers.
New Community Authority and Hotel Development
Project relies on the NCA to bridge a financing gap for the new convention hotel, projected to bring about $25 million in regional economic impact.
West Dayton Public Hospital Implementation
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City Manager Spending Authority and Transparency
A $12,500 settlement and an $80,000 recruitment contract are at issue.
Neighborhood Blight, Trash, and Code Enforcement
Property deterioration and absentee landlord practices affect neighborhood property values.
Pershing Boulevard Traffic Safety
Residents face repeated citation costs from unclear enforcement.
Temporary 2027 city budget
Residents face 8.5% water and 9% sewer rate increases in 2027.
Exterior Alteration and Painting at Dayton View Historic Home
Property enhancement costs incurred by individual owners.
Behr groundwater plume cleanup delay
Cleanup costs rest with responsible parties; delays extend community exposure risks.
Bicycle Lane Safety and Maintenance
Federal funding cuts have paused some bike lane expansion, the Mayor said.
Downtown Safety and Neighborhood Investment Equity
Utilizes city economic development funds to support downtown business retention and job growth.
Revive 35 Transportation Planning Project
The $2 million planning grant is federally funded; construction funding sources are still being identified.
West Side Neighborhood Conditions and Investment
Targeted reinvestment in local housing stock and commercial amenities.
PFAS Water Treatment Project
The trust summary report will show how protection fund dollars are being used; the water trailer project could tap fund money.
Decisions during term (289)
Recorded while Joseph was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes (October 21, 2026)
City Manager's Recommendations (all calendar contracts, grants and legislation items)
Emergency Ordinance No. 32220-26 — Single Waste Collection and Disposal Fee
Resolution No. 6964-26 — West Third Street Safety Improvement Project property appropriations
Approval of Minutes
Approval of October 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of City Manager's Recommendations
Emergency Declaration — Ordinance No. 32220-26 (Single Waste Collection Fee)
Adoption of Ordinance No. 32219-26 — Smithville Road Reconstruction Parcel Appropriation
Appointment of Alyssa Jacobs to the Welcome Dayton Committee
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes (October 7, 2026)
City Manager's Recommendations (consent calendar)
Emergency Resolution No. 6962-26 — One-Mill Public Hospital Tax Levy
Emergency Resolution No. 6963-26 — FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Ordinance No. 32218-26 — Civil Citations (Second Reading)
Duncan Oil Company (unleaded gasoline, diesel fuel and related items as needed through 12/31/26)
Mansfield Service Partners LLC dba Mansfield Service Partners South LLC (unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel as needed through 12/31/26)
Palmer Trucks, Inc. dba Kenworth of Dayton (Kenworth vehicle parts and repair services)
Brumbaugh Construction, Inc. – Award of Contract – 3975 Dayton Park Drive (Dayton Juice Building Improvements Phase 1) (2% MBE Participation Goal/2.87% MBE Participation Achieved) – Department of Water/Water Engineering.
Voting record (111)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Emergency Ordinance No. 32220-26 — Single Waste Collection and Disposal Fee
Resolution No. 6964-26 — West Third Street Safety Improvement Project property appropriations
Adoption of Ordinance No. 32219-26 — Smithville Road Reconstruction Parcel Appropriation
Emergency Resolution No. 6962-26 — One-Mill Public Hospital Tax Levy
Emergency Resolution No. 6963-26 — FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Ordinance No. 32218-26 — Civil Citations (Second Reading)
Emergency Resolution No. 6958-26 — Ohio Traffic Safety Grant ($70,955.14)
Emergency Resolution No. 6959-26 — Ohio Traffic Safety Grant ($249,977.57)
Emergency Resolution No. 6960-26 — Liquor Permit Objection, 3000 Wayne Avenue
Emergency Resolution No. 6961-26 — Liquor Permit Objection, 1228 Wilmington Avenue
Resolution No. 6956-26 — MVRPC Transportation Grants
Informal Resolution No. 1019-26 — Peace Ambassadors Program
Emergency Ordinance No. 32210-26: Vehicle and Equipment Bonds
Emergency Ordinance No. 32211-26: Public Facilities Bonds
Emergency Ordinance No. 32212-26: Transportation System Bonds
Emergency Ordinance No. 32213-26: Outdoor Public Facilities Bonds
Emergency Ordinance No. 32214-26: Airport Refunding Bonds
Emergency Ordinance No. 32215-26: General Refunding Bonds
Emergency Ordinance No. 32216-26: Series 2018 Refunding Bonds
Emergency Ordinance No. 32217-26: Sewer System Revenue Bonds
Ordinance No. 32207-26: Tax Levies and Advance Payments
Ordinance No. 32208-26: Novelty Gun Lighter Prohibition Act
Resolution No. 6954-26: Smithville Road Property Acquisition
Informal Resolution No. 1018-26: National Infrastructure Bank
Emergency Resolution No. 6953-26: TSA Canine Grant
Ordinance No. 32205-26: Ruskin Elementary Planned Development
Resolution No. 6952-26: Age-Friendly Dayton Action Plan
Emergency Ordinance No. 32209-26: 2026 Second Revised Appropriations
Resolution No. 6949-26: New Community Authority Creation
Resolution No. 6950-26: NCA Parcel Addition
Resolution No. 6951-26: Neighborhood Development Funding
Emergency Ordinance No. 32203-26 (Zoning Code Amendment)
Ordinance No. 32200-26 (Alley Vacation)
Ordinance No. 32201-26 (Smithville Road Project Property Acquisition)
Ordinance No. 32202-26 (Salem Avenue Project Property Acquisition)
Informal Resolution No. 1017-26 (Healthcare and Food Access)
Resolution No. 6947-26: Public Works Commission Grants
Resolution No. 6948-26: EPA Grant for Wolf Creek Trunks Project
Emergency Resolution No. 6946-26: Sierra Nevada Corporation Project Agreement
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