Thanks to money received as part of the state’s opioid settlement, police departments in the cities of Dayton and Bellevue will share the services of a social worker. On Tuesday, Dayton city council voted to authorize Mayor Ben Baker to enter into an interlocal agreement with Campbell County and Bellevue to use some of the […]
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Dayton approves 15% lower tax rate
Dayton approved a 15% lower property tax rate for the next fiscal year at its meeting Tuesday. The new rate is .399 per $100 of assessed property valuation, which represents a 15% drop from the last fiscal year, which officials said is the most significant drop in decades. Council member Joe Neary noted, “This is […]
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Bellevue-Dayton Fire Chief Chris Adkins announces retirement
Chris Adkins, fire chief for the Fire Department of Bellevue-Dayton, addressed the Dayton city council meeting Wednesday to give what he said was his final report. The chief is retiring after 27 years in fire service, 20 of which were spent at the cities’ joint fire department. “I cannot say thank you enough for 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]