Local lawyer looks to bring new perspective to Dayton City Commission
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — 2 NEWS is highlighting each candidate for Dayton City Commission ahead of the May 6 election.
In just six days, five candidates will face off, with four being voted to go onto the November ballot to ultimately fill two commission seats.
2 NEWS will be sharing more on each candidate in reverse alphabetical order — today sharing more about Attorney Jacob Davis.
Davis is a proud Daytonian, an attorney at Nalls and Davis Law Firm and a former Human Resource Center employee for the city of Dayton.
'I want to be a Dayton city commissioner because I love this community, I chose to stay here, I'm a small business owner here and I bring a unique skill set,' said David.
Daivs is running for commission with hopes to positively engage with Dayton youth and revitalize Dayton neighborhoods.
'I have to work on our neighborhoods. We have to have policies, land use policies and grant programs that prioritize beautification, development, sustainability of neighborhoods first and foremost,' said Davis.
Davis is a graduate of the University of Dayton, and says that the city has not seen a lawyer on the commission for two decades, something that he says sets him apart.
'Litigating civil rights cases in federal and state court, I know how to find solutions to tough issues. And I think that that helps me stand out,' said Davis.
He says his personal love for Dayton runs deep.
'I'm a husband to my wife, and we have a three-year-old daughter. Every decision that I make as a commissioner will be premised on leaving my daughter a better city,' said Davis.
To learn more about Jacob Davis, visit his campaign website.
2 NEWS will share profiles on each candidate in the coming weeks. Click here to see full coverage of the 2025 Dayton City Commissioner race, including other profiles as they become available.
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