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Voters' Guide: City of Dayton
Information compiled by the Dayton League of Women Voters.
Candidates for Commission City of Dayton
Race Information:
Elect 2
Candidates are displayed in random order
| Name: | Joey Williams | |
| Residence: | Dayton | |
| Incumbent: | Yes | |
| Experience: | ||
| Graduate of Dayton Public Schools, Central State University – Finance, Ohio State University – MBA Senior Banking Executive, Dayton Public School Board 1993 to 2001, Families Matter Award Winner, CSU Alumni Hall of Fame. Member of Wayman AME Church, Married - two children | ||
| What priorities should the commission set for city administrators as the city begins looking at additional budget cuts and service reductions to answer the projected $15 million to $20 million budget deficit for 2010? | ||
Safety should remain a top priority. I am in favor of identifying traditional and new technology to achieve this goal. Economic development should be a high priority and we should collaborate on regional opportunities to create and retain jobs. We should also maintain quality of life amenities for our senior citizens, youth and families. Lastly, keeping our tradition of quality financial management based on best in class metrics should remain a priority. | ||
| Name: | Nan Whaley | |
| Residence: | Dayton | |
| Incumbent: | Yes | |
| Experience: | ||
| Elected Dayton City Commissioner, 2005, Masters in Public Administration from Wright State, BA from University of Dayton, Former Deputy County Auditor, Member, Corpus Christi Church, Married to Sam Braun, Member, Family & Children First Council, Graduate, Leadership Miami Valley. | ||
| What priorities should the commission set for city administrators as the city begins looking at additional budget cuts and service reductions to answer the projected $15 million to $20 million budget deficit for 2010 ? | ||
The key to handling the city’s budget deficit is to focus on investing in public safety, vital services, infrastructure and development. Providing these vital services to our citizens-police and fire protection, street maintenance, water services and garbage removal is our first responsibility. We must streamline Dayton government while protecting these services and not raising taxes. I will also focus on land reuse and redevelopment to improve our city and transform blighted properties. | ||
| Name: | David Esrati | |
| Residence: | Dayton | |
| Incumbent: | No | |
| Experience: | ||
| Biographical information: Community activist, small business owner, US Army Veteran, founder of: VOB108.org, South Park Social Capital. WSU BSB in Marketing, Dayton Business Journal 40 under 40 winner. Plays ice hockey, rides a scooter and loves living in Dayton. Single w/dog. | ||
| What priorities should the commission set for city administrators as the city begins looking at additional budget cuts and service reductions to answer the projected $15 million to $20 million budget deficit for 2010 ? | ||
Commissioners should only set priorities for the City Manager and then allow him to lead, and be held accountable. We must guide from behind, not from in front. We have to deliver basic services right, before promising what we can’t deliver. The Wayne Avenue Kroger boondoggle was government sidetracked. Spending $800K to buy real estate, instead of delivering service is a mistake, these mistakes add up. My priority is to empower the city manager. | ||