Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims delivered his first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s accomplishments and his vision for the future. His top priorities are Dayton’s youth, public safety, economic development, climate action, housing, and neighborhood revitalization.
As a former teacher, coach, and school board member, Mayor Mims spoke at length about his desires to invest more in Dayton’s youth. He shared his plan to move forward with new programs involving city leaders and businesses to support youth mental health services, job preparation, and more.
“Children in this community represent 20% of the citizens, but they represent 100% of our future,” Mims said. “We must do all that we can to ensure they become contributing members of our thriving society.”
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