Dayton: Municipal Government

The Dayton City Commission is comprised of the mayor and four commissioners, who serve part-time. They are elected at large on a non-partisan basis for four-year overlapping terms. Each member of the commission has equal voting power.

Head Official: Mayor Rhine D. McLin (since 2002; current term expires January 2006)

Total Number of City Employees: 2,944 (2000)

City Information: City of Dayton, 101 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45402; telephone (937)333-3333