Dayton
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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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Dayton Abandoned Homes: Neighbors Concern
Fairview Neighborhood Meeting March 12, 2026 Recently I had the opportunity to meet with the Fairview Neighborhood Association after they invited me to attend a community meeting. The invitation followed a Facebook post I shared highlighting several blighted properties and discussing the need for a more consistent approach to addressing Dayton abandoned homes. {prior post}
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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
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Dayton City Commission Meeting Recap
Infrastructure, Development & A Smarter Response Model February 11, 2026 The Dayton City Commission Meeting focused on infrastructure investments, development agreements, and innovative service programs affecting residents across the city. The session highlighted the operational side of local government — from public works equipment purchases to zoning matters and federal recovery funding decisions. While these
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Community Spotlight: Dayton, Ohio
Local Issues, Growth & What It Means for Taxpayers Dayton, Ohio is the largest city in Montgomery County, Ohio and serves as the center of the Dayton metropolitan region. Because of its size and regional role, the city hosts many government services, major employers, and public institutions. As a result, decisions made in Dayton often