Shelley Dickstein Retires After 31 Years | Dayton News

After 31 years of transformative leadership, Dayton’s City Manager Shelley Dickstein is retiring in March 2027, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, resilience, and community impact. She oversaw major projects like the Dayton Arcade and Water Street, navigated crises from tornadoes to the pandemic, and saved over $30 million through Ohio’s first off-site clinic for city workers. With more than $3.2 billion in community investments and gratitude from colleagues and residents alike, Dickstein is stepping down confident in Dayton’s future — and the team ready to carry the torch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/099c20c8914a10c5