Public Hearing on Proposed New Community Authority 7-29-26

The City of Dayton, Ohio held a public hearing on July 29, 2026, to discuss the proposed establishment of a citywide New Community Authority (NCA). The NCA is presented as an economic development tool designed to provide a dedicated financing stream for public improvements and development projects citywide, including downtown and neighborhoods. The hearing included detailed presentations on the NCA's structure, voluntary participation by property owners, governance, and potential uses of community development charges to fund infrastructure and facilities. A significant focus was on the financing gap for a new national brand headquarters hotel adjacent to the convention center, with the NCA seen as critical to bridging that gap. Public comments raised concerns about transparency, equitable distribution of benefits to neighborhoods, governance structure favoring the city manager's appointments, and the impact on residents and existing businesses. The hearing was informational with no formal votes taken, but it set the stage for future commission action to establish the NCA and add parcels, including those related to the convention district hotel project.