Birthplace of Next: City of Dayton Radio

In this special "Dayton in Focus" episode of the podcast Dayton City Manager Shelley Dickstein talks with Michelle Riley, CEO of the Foodbank, Inc., and Mike Squire, Division Manager of Community Engagement with the city, about citizens' assembly. A citizens’ assembly is a group of citizens that is selected at random in such a way that the composition of this group reflects selected demographic or social features of the whole society. In other words, it constitutes a city or a country in miniature. A role of a citizens’ assembly is an in-depth analysis of a given issue, a deliberation over different solutions, hearing of the pros and cons, and then, making informed decisions.

In this special "Dayton in Focus" episode of the podcast, Dayton City Manager Shelley Dickstein talks with Major Brian Johns of the Dayton Police Department about new and ongoing efforts that promote safety in the urban core.

In this special "In the Spotlight" episode of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Leroy Long III, Ph.D. about STEM education and the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Sinclair Community College.

In this special "In the Spotlight" episode of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Shondale Atkinson, Founder and CEO of the Mustard Seed Foundation.

In this special "In the Spotlight" episode of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Walter H. Rice, Senior Federal Judge for the Southern District of Ohio.

In this special "In the Spotlight" edition of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Lamonte Hall Jr., Executive Director of the Dayton Human Relations Council.

In this special"In the Spotlight" edition of the podcast, Mayor Mims talks with Sybil Martin, Executive Director of the Norma J. Ross Memorial Fund, about breast cancer outreach and awareness.

In this special "In the Spotlight" episode of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Amber Wright, Marketing & Advocacy Manager for the Foodbank, Inc.

In this special "In the Spotlight" episode of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Dayton City Manager Shelley Dickstein.

In this special "Dayton in Focus" episode of the podcast City Manager Shelley Dickstein talks to Officer Cayce Cantrell with the Recruitment Unit of the Dayton Police Department, about the 30 X 30 female officer recruitment campaign, which aims to have 30% female officers in the department by 2030. If you're interested in a career with the Dayton Police Department or know someone who may be interested, please contact Officer Cantrell at (937) 333-8990 or email [email protected]

In this special "In the Spotlight" edition of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Sarah Hackenbracht, President & CEO of the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association (GDAHA), about health care, behavioral health and violence reduction.

In this special "In The Spotlight" edition of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Stephan Marcellus, Director of the City's Department of Recreation, about programs and activities as well as the future of recreation in Dayton.

In this special "In the Spotlight" episode of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Michelle Zaremba, Mediation Division Manager, and Aaron Primm, Mediation Specialist II, about transformative mediation and the Center's role in conflict resolution.

In this special "In the Spotlight" edition of the podcast, Mayor Mims talks with Kamran Afzal, Director and Chief of the Dayton Police Department, about police reform, the peace Initiative and more.

In this special "Dayton in Focus" episode of the podcast Dayton City Manager Shelley Dickstein talks with David Escobar, City Engineer, and Major Chris Malson, Community Services Division Commander with the Dayton Police Department, about the downtown streetscape improvements and security planning for the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, which will take place in Dayton from May 22nd through the 26th.

In this episode of the podcast Andrew Estevez, with the City's office of Public Affairs, talks with Felicia Graham, Environmental Compliance Coordinator with the Department of Water, and Lilian Hannibal, Community Engagement Specialist with the Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development about urban agriculture.

In this special "In The Spotlight" episode of the podcast, Mayor Mims talks with local Artist and Educator Willis "Bing" Davis.

In this special "In the Spotlight" edition of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with James Bailey, General Manger of the soon to be opened Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown, located in the North section of the Arcade.

In this special; "In the Spotlight" edition of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Monnie Bush, Founder of the Victory Project, about how his organization works to help youth build skills for successful employment.

In this special "In the Spotlight" edition of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Commissioner Chris Shaw about transportation and workforce development.

In this episode of Birthplace of Next Andrew Estevez with the City's Office of Communications and Public Affairs talks with David Escobar, City Engineer, and Mike Squire, Division Manager of Community Engagement, about Safe Streets 4 All, a comprehensive safety action plan grant from the United States Department of Transportation that the City received in 2022. In 2023, the city partnered with LJB, Inc. to develop a comprehensive safety action plan for City of Dayton roads. The work is ongoing and is planned to be completed in 2025. Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) is aimed at reducing and eliminating serious-injury and fatal crashes affecting all roadway users. The Action Plan uses data analysis to identify roadway safety problems and strengthen a community’s approach through projects and strategies that address the most significant safety risks.

In this special "In the Spotlight" edition of the podcast Mayor Mims talks with Michelle Feltz, Director of Miami Valley Works, a service of Goodwill/Easter Seals Miami Valley, about workforce development.

In this special "In the Spotlight" episode of the podcast, Mayor Mims talks with Tess Mitchner-Assingo, Executive Director the Dayton Leadership Academies, and Eric Wright, Senior Dean of Students at the same organization.

In this special "Dayton in Focus" edition of the podcast City Manager Shelley Dickstein talks will Gil Turner, Director of Aviation for the City about the latest projects and improvements at the Dayton International Airport.

In this special "In The Spotlight" edition of Birthplace of Next, Mayor Mims talks with Dr. David Lawrence, Superintendent of the Dayton Public Schools, about the role of education in shaping young people.

In the Special Edition of Birthplace of Next, Mayor Mims talks with WDAO DJ Michael Ecton, on the Expressions show.

In this special "In the Spotlight" edition of the podcast Dayton Mayor Jeffery Mims talks with Brandon McClain, Magistrate with the Dayton Municipal Court, about the Teen Voting March event, which will take place on Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at the RTA Cultural Center, 40 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. at 9:00 am.  The march to the Montgomery County Board of Elections to vote will start between 9:30 and 10:00 am.

In tis episode of Birthplace of Next, Andrew Estevez with the City's Office of Communications and Public Affairs talks with Brandon McClain, Magistrate with the Dayton Municipal Court, about the newly available process for sealing eviction records in the courts files.

In this Special Edition of the podcast, Dayton City Manager Shelley Dickstein talks with Mike Powell, Director of the Department of Water, about drinking water, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and how the Dayton Water Department is one of the top-rated operations in the country.

In this episode of Birthplace of Next, Mike Squire, Manager of Community Engagement for the city, talks with James McDaniel, Division Manager of Housing, and Officer Tim Gould of the Dayton Police Department about issues surrounding junked and abandoned vehicles, both on private property and in the public right-of-way. 

Find out how the City is spending $18 million of the Dayton Recovery Plan for Housing and Development needs.  

In this episode of Birthplace of Next Meg Maloney, Sustainability Manger for the City, talks with Tom Tappel, of Go Sustainable Energy, about the City's current solar projects at Kittyhawk and the Dayton International Airport.

In this special “In the Spotlight” edition of the podcast, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims will be talking with Dr. Kimberly Luce, Executive Director of Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc. and founder of Strategic Ethical Solutions International.

In this edition of the podcast, Andrew Estevez with the City's Office of Communications and Public Affairs will be talking with Brandon McClain, Magistrate with the Dayton Municipal Court, about the eviction process and how it impacts both tenants and landlords.

In this special “In the Spotlight” edition of the podcast, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims will be talking with Camillia Harris, founder of the JustUs Mental Health Foundation. Ms. Harris will be hosting a Black Men's Mental Health Conference on Saturday April 18, 2024 at Sinclair Community College.  For more information or to register, go to www.bmmhc.org and click on the conferences link.

In this special “In the Spotlight” edition of the podcast, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims will be talking with Alisha Murray, CEO of Daybreak, Dayton’s only shelter for homeless youth. Alisha Murray, MA, MSW, LISW-S,is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor with over 23 years of social services experience. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Athens State University and has completed graduate level education holding a Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from Wright State University. Alisha has gained a wealth of knowledge in her career providing services in child welfare, juvenile justice, military and hospital settings, and education at the collegiate level. She is no stranger to the Daybreak family, having served here for 14 years in various positions (case manager, therapist, Housing Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and Chief Program Officer). Her passion is to help populations at-risk achieve stability and to assist people in achieving emotional wellbeing.

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Veleta Jenkins, Founder & CEO - Library for Africa, Brooke Gates, Youth Ambassador - Library for Africa, Thomas Siafa, Dayton Sister Cities Chair - Liberia, Monrovia, Matt Joseph - Dayton City Commissioner and John McManus - Montgomery County Treasurer, about the ongoing effort to build a public library in Liberia.

In this episode of Birthplace of Next Andrew Estevez with the City's Office of Communications and Public Affairs talks with Meg Maloney, Sustainability Manager for the City, about the recently approved renewable natural gas project.

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Karen Townsend, Ph.D., President of KTownsend Consulting, about helping leaders create inclusive environments and build high-performing teams.

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Phillitia Charlton, Co-Owner and Founder of Charlton Charlton and Associates, a professional resilience and emotional wellness firm.

In this Birthplace of Next Special Edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Christine Corba, Executive Director of the Dayton Area League of Women Voters, about Ohio Issue One, which is on the Special Election ballot for August eighth.  

In this episode of Birthplace of Next Meg Maloney, Sustainability Manager for the City, talks with Katie Norris, Environmental Scientist in the Water Department, about the City's ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and renewable water supply for the region.

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Jeffrey Trzeciak, Executive Director of the Dayton Metro Library, about the new West Branch Library Shuttle.  

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Tony Kroeger from the Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development, about the creation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, that will encompass over three-hundred acres of Downtown

In this episode of Birthplace of Next Meg Maloney, Sustainability Specialist with the City of Dayton, talks with Katy Buddlemeyer, Sustainability Fellow with the City, about the Dayton Sprouts Youth Education Program.

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Steve Gondol Deputy Director of the City's Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development, about the City’s demolition of blighted and nuisance properties.

In this episode of Birthplace of Next Meg Maloney, Sustainability Specialist with the City's Office of Sustainability, talks with co-host Eric Borth, Environmental Scientist with the City's Department of Water about the general topic of sustainability.  This is the first of a series of podcasts on this subject.

In this Birthplace of next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Jeanette Ghand of the Department of Procurement, Management and Budget, about the results of the 2022 Dayton Survey.

In this episode of Birthplace of Next, the City's Director of Neighborhoods, Planning and Development Todd Kinsey talks to Montgomery County Treasurer John McManus about the current state of delinquent property acquisition.

In this episode of Birthplace of Next, Dayton Fire Department Captain Brad French talks with Captain Sarah Marshall about her role at the the City's Fire Training Center.