Politics of Dayton, Ohio

Since its creation as a town in the 18th century, the Politics of Dayton, Ohio have adapted to and reflected the changing needs of the community, from the Miami and Erie Canal through the World War II "Dayton Project" to the present day.

Matt Joseph (D) Darryl Fairchild (D) Hazel Roundtree (D) Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. (D): 8,698 David Esrati (D): 4,394 Nan Whaley (D): 17,066 Nan Whaley (D): 16,874 Richard A. Zimmer (D): 19,151 Abner J. Orick (R): 9,038 From 1820 to 1828, Dayton was governed by a seven-member city council headed by a council president.

Starting in 1914, Dayton's government was changed to the "weak mayor" manager-council form.

In this system, the five-member commission selects the city manager, who holds administrative authority over the municipal government.

The clerk of the Dayton, Ohio, Municipal Court is elected for a four-year term.