Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. – Mayor of Dayton, Ohio

Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. has devoted his life to education and public service in the Dayton region. After retiring from Dayton Public Schools with 38 years of service, he began a new chapter as a public servant, first serving as a Dayton City Commissioner before being elected in 2021 as Dayton’s 57th Mayor. Today, he remains focused on the youth in our community, most recently launching the Peace Campaign, a collaborative community effort to reduce violent crime in the city of Dayton.  Listen to learn more about Mayor Mims’ background and his vision for the future of Dayton.