Dayton is looking at a 15% decrease in property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The city council opened its Sept. 10 meeting with a brief hearing on the proposed rate for 2024-2025. The new rate will be $3.99 per $1000 of assessed value, representing a 15% decrease in the property tax rate. The […]
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You could soon carry alcoholic beverages between Dayton, Bellevue entertainment districts
The cities of Bellevue and Dayton are working together again — this time, to clear the way for more coordination between their entertainment districts. From collaborating on events to working together during snow emergencies or passing ordinances like smoking bans, the cities have a long history of getting things done in tandem. At a brief […]
Dayton sees biggest drop in property tax rate in more than a decade
For the first time since 2009, Dayton residents will see a dramatic drop in their property tax rate. The rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year will drop by 15%, City administrator Jay Fossett announced at Tuesday’s city council meeting during the first reading of the city’s 2024-25 tax ordinance. “This is a big deal, and […]
Dayton police chief honors officer for life-saving actions
Dayton Police Chief David Halfhill highlighted two members of his department at the July 9 city council meeting. He presented a special Police Chief’s Merit Award to Officer Mallory Kubala for her actions in an incident that protected the life of a fellow officer. “An officer at the time feels like they are just doing […]
Dayton votes to allow medical cannabis businesses in the city
Dayton city council held a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss and vote on medical cannabis operations. The vote was unanimous, and the businesses were allowed to operate within the city limits under guidelines set by the state. Medical cannabis operations, including cultivation and testing facilities and dispensaries, will be legal in Kentucky starting Jan. […]
Dayton works toward ADA accessible path to Riverfront Commons trail
Dayton city council passed an ordinance designed to help clear the way for a proposed ADA-accessible path connecting with the Riverfront Commons Trail during a meeting on June 4. The ordinance authorizes the city administrator to deliver an application to the city’s planning commission to facilitate a site plan review for the Highpoint Townhome Development […]
Last-minute filings propel contested races in Campbell County
Last-minute candidate filings have led to contested races in Campbell County, with 87 candidates running for various offices.
Dayton passes budget, changes council meeting schedule
Dayton city council passed the city’s 2024-2025 fiscal year budget quickly at its June 5 meeting. Much of the discussion over the budget had taken place at the May meeting. Council members thanked Assistant City Administrator Jerrod Barks for the detailed presentation he gave at that meeting and for providing a proposed budget document. Council […]
Dayton gets first look at upcoming budget
The next fiscal year’s budget for the city of Dayton includes increased revenues and capital projects like a new city hall building, plus a dog park and pickleball court complex. At the May meeting of the Dayton City Council, Assistant City Administrator Jerrod Barks presented the city’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Revenues for […]
Dayton awards retiring school superintendent with key to the city
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker awarded retiring school superintendent Jay Brewer with a plaque displaying a key to the city at the start of the May city council meeting. “We hire a lot of people, and it’s always fun to see them come onto our team. Sometimes they leave us, they retire,” Baker said. “And that’s […]

