Redevelopment & Revitalization
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Residence Park: Listening to What Residents Are Really Saying
Residence Park Dayton neighborhood concerns are not just headlines—they are real experiences shared by residents who feel overlooked and unheard. This morning, I joined neighbors in Residence Park during a Living City Project cleanup. While the work itself mattered, the conversations mattered even more. Above all, one message came through clearly:People are tired of being
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Local Development Decisions in Ohio:
Who Really Benefits—and Who Pays? Local development decisions shape more than what gets built in a community—they influence taxes, infrastructure, and the long-term financial future of every resident. But here’s the concern: Many of these decisions are discussed, negotiated, and structured long before the public ever hears about them. At a recent local forum, it
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Montgomery County Growth & Infrastructure Funding:
Who Benefits from $55M Investment? Investment is flowing into Montgomery County, and the headlines are finally catching up to what many of us have already seen building. Recently, the Dayton region secured a significant share of state infrastructure funding—totaling tens of millions of dollars. This type of investment is often celebrated, and rightfully so. However,
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Montgomery County Property Taxes
Tammy Murphy Bringing the Conversation Full Circle Montgomery County property taxes affect every homeowner and community in our region. However, any conversation about tax increases should begin with an important question: Before raising property taxes, are we fully using the assets already within our community? That question opens the door to a broader discussion. Local
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Rethinking Property Tax Revenue:
How Dayton Can Increase Revenue Without Raising Property Taxes Rethinking property tax revenue starts with a simple question: can Dayton strengthen its tax base without increasing the burden on homeowners? Property tax discussions usually focus on millage rates. However, another approach deserves attention. Instead of raising taxes, local governments can increase revenue by improving how
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Smart Municipal Finance Solutions for Montgomery County:
Turning Vacant Land into Revenue Smart municipal finance solutions for Montgomery County begin with a simple idea: underused land should not remain idle. Across Dayton, Ohio and Montgomery County, Ohio, thousands of parcels remain underutilized. However, vacant land does not have to stay dormant. With the right municipal revenue strategy, these properties can strengthen neighborhoods
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Dayton Vacant Properties and Lost Tax Revenue:
Are We Fully Using Our Community Assets? Across Dayton and Montgomery County, thousands of vacant lots and distressed properties sit idle. These vacant properties often generate little or no tax revenue — yet they still require public services, enforcement oversight, and neighborhood maintenance. That creates an important question: Before raising property taxes on homeowners, are