Dayton City Commission Meeting Summary - June 11, 2026
Dayton City Commission Meeting Summary - June 11, 2026
The Dayton City Commission met on June 11, 2026, to discuss and act on several items, including a controversial janitorial services contract for the Dayton International Airport, contracts for homeless outreach and housing, and a hazardous tree removal contract. The meeting also featured public comments on a wide range of topics, including police surveillance, community disinvestment, recreation centers, and neighborhood concerns.
Consent Calendar
- Approved minutes of the June 3, 2026 meeting.
- Approved multiple items from the city manager's recommendations, with the exclusion of calendar item number two (see Discussion Items). Unanimous vote.
Discussion Items
- Calendar Item #2 – Janitorial Services Agreement at Dayton International Airport: The city manager presented a $163,000 one-year contract (with four one-year options) for supplemental deep-cleaning services at the airport. The contract was awarded to an out-of-state company and is intended to address persistent cleanliness complaints, particularly in restrooms. City staff stated the contract is supplemental and will not replace existing union employees. AFSME union representative Mr. Smith expressed that the union believes its members can perform the work and opposes the outsourcing, citing past pay cuts and a desire to retain jobs. Commissioner Fairchild requested the item be pulled from the consent calendar to vote against it. Commissioner Turner moved to pull the item for further review and conversation with the union, which was approved. The item was excluded from the consent calendar vote.
- Calendar Item #3 – Homeless Outreach Contract with MVHO: An $810,000 agreement with Miami Valley Housing Opportunities (MVHO) for a four-person outreach team serving downtown and neighborhoods. Funding is from the HOME-ARP grant, not the general fund. A related MOU with Montgomery County for up to $150,000 was noted.
- Calendar Item #4 – Permanent Supportive Housing Rental Assistance: A contract with MVHO to provide about 260 units of permanent subsidized housing with wraparound services to prevent homelessness.
- Calendar Item #5 – Hazardous Tree Removal: A $58,000 contract with Blade Cutters Lawn Service for removal of 68 hazardous trees and 15 stumps in multiple parks, funded by the Dayton Recovery Plan.
Public Comments & Testimony
On Airport Janitorial Services & Union: Several speakers, including Mr. McAllister, Ebony Hastings, Talus Gage, and Sharon Screech, expressed support for the union (AFSME) and opposed outsourcing the cleaning work. They argued that the $163,000 could be used to hire more city employees, increase wages, or fund community needs like recreation centers. Speakers also raised concerns about potential retaliation against Mr. Smith for speaking out.
On Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) / Surveillance: Mary Sue Ga Minor and Joseph Abrams criticized the city's use of Flock cameras, citing unauthorized data sharing with outside entities, the need for an investigation, and concerns about Fourth Amendment violations. They called for cancellation of the contract and removal of the cameras. The mayor confirmed the city is in the process of identifying a firm to review the audit logs and expressed support for an investigation.
On Community Disinvestment and Police Presence: Multiple speakers (Ebony Hastings, Nyla Tucker, Kenya Akbar, Talus Gage) highlighted lack of recreation centers, inadequate police response times, and disproportionate policing in West Dayton. They called for more investment in youth programs, community centers, and economic development.
On Neighborhood Concerns: Ronnie Tingle reported the demolition of a property she had recently acquired, alleging lack of proper notification. Sharon Screech provided a list of nuisance properties with debris piles. Dory Tremail raised safety concerns about traffic calming measures at Salem and Philadelphia.
On Peace Summit and Global Issues: Yusuf El Zayn advocated for including youth from Dayton's sister cities (including Salfeed, Palestine and Sarajevo) in the proposed peace summit, connecting local peace efforts to global issues, particularly Gaza and South Lebanon.
Other Announcements: Promotional announcements for Juneteenth events, Westwood block party, community love days, World Cup watch parties, air show, autism 5K, Old North Dayton Flag Day event, Sunny Start event, Grafton Hill Home and Garden Auto Show, and Y Laggers cleanups.
Key Outcomes
- Calendar Item #2 (Airport Janitorial Contract) was pulled from the consent calendar for further discussion with the union. Mayor Turner requested a timeline for resolution and expressed a desire to find a win-win solution.
- Remaining consent calendar items (including MVHO contracts and tree removal) were approved unanimously (5-0).
- Legislation passed unanimously (5-0) on multiple items: acceptance of two state grants (totaling about $176,286), roadway resurfacing agreement (State Route 444), zoning map amendment (Plan Development 196), application for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program, and water supply revolving loan funding agreements.
- The mayor confirmed that the city is seeking a firm to review Flock camera audit logs and that an investigation into data sharing is supported.
- Mayor announced that applications are being accepted for three advisory committees under the "Flight Plan" initiative: People-Centered Governance, Reimagining Public Safety, and Business & Economic Development.
- Next Mayor and Commission Walk is scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. starting at Wesley Community Center.
Meeting Transcript
The dates and city commission meeting will now come to order. Would you all please rise for the invocation and remain standing for the pledge of allegiance? This evening's invocation will be given by Commissioner Fairchild. Thank you. Um retired employee uh Keith Stiebler. Stever. Stever, thank you. After he served the city for 35 years. Uh he passed away. And so we have a moment of silence in recognition of his uh service to the city, but also uh for comfort for his family. Oh holy one, breathe your spirit upon us. Prepare us as a gardener prepares the soil. Make us ready to receive your wisdom and guidance so that we yield beautiful fruit, create a city rich with opportunity, and an abundance of love, peace, and justice. Amen. Amen. One nation under God. Liberty and justice for all. Ms. McClendon, may we please have a roll call this evening? Mayor Turner Sloss. Aye. Commissioners Joseph. I. Shaw. Aye. Fairchild. Aye. Beckham. Aye. May I have a motion to approve the minutes of the June 3rd, 2026 meeting? So moved, John. Second the motion, Your Honor. It has been properly moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the June 3rd, 2026 meeting. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed say no. Any abstentions? Ms. McClendon, are there any communications or petitions this evening? There are none, Your Honor. Thank you, Ms. McClendon. Are there any additions, deletions, or comments to the calendar this evening? There are none, Your Honor. Thank you. Ms. Dixteen, are there any additions, deletions, or comments to the calendar? Welcome back. Thank you. You're welcome.
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