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Clergy and residents urge support for Issue 9 and a phased Dayton public hospital

6435640 · October 15, 2025
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Multiple public commenters called on commissioners to support Issue 9, a citizen initiative for a Dayton public hospital, arguing the loss of Good Samaritan Hospital disproportionately harmed communities of color and urging the city to back a phased facility with emergency and specialty services.

Speakers at the Dayton City Commission public-comment period urged support for Issue 9, a citizen-led initiative that would authorize a phased Dayton public hospital to serve underinsured and underserved residents.

Kathleen Galt, a member of the Clergy Community Coalition, told commissioners the 93-year-old Good Samaritan Hospital’s closure and demolition…

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