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Voters' Guide: City of Dayton

Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.

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Candidates for Mayor City of Dayton

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Name: Rhine McLin
Residence: Dayton
Incumbent: Yes
Experience:
A life-long Daytonian, former teacher, state Representative and State Senator. Graduate of parsons College and Xavier University. Former funeral director and business owner. Full-time Mayor of Dayton since January 2001. Advocate for neighborhoods, business growth, culture, and education in Dayton.
The Mayor of Dayton is often considered to be the face of the region. What qualities do you bring to that image that would help move Dayton and surrounding communities forward?

My most important quality is bringing diverse parties together. As the City Commission’s leader, I keep members working together and ensure their priorities are addressed. As Dayton’s elected leader, I work with many groups to create solutions for the region’s common goals. As a former State legislator and current DNC member, I use my relationships with State and national leaders to help the region. May ability to forge alliances that benefit everyone makes the difference

Name: Gary Leitzell
Residence: Dayton
Incumbent: No
Experience:
Non-partisan, entrepreneural, 15 year resident of Dayton. Long time neighborhood association president and Priority Board member (current chairman). Married with one daughter. Initiated spray park and special improvement district in Walnut Hills. Dedicated to making Dayton better.
The Mayor of Dayton is often considered to be the face of the region. What qualities do you bring to that image that would help move Dayton and surrounding communities forward?

As a long time entrepreneur, I will bring a new level of customer service and efficiency to the Mayor's office. It is time Dayton had an advocate at its helm, someone who can effectively communicate to America and the world all of the amazing potential this city has. A skilled, hard working labor force; a strong university that is producing some of the best minds in the world today; safe neighborhoods, and so much more.