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Dayton recognized with What Works Cities Silver certification for data-driven governance
Summary
The Commission celebrated Dayton's What Works Cities Silver certification from Bloomberg Philanthropies after the city met 22 of 43 criteria assessing data-driven practices; officials said the recognition reflects cross-departmental work in public safety, planning, public works and fire.
City officials on Feb. 4 announced that Dayton has earned a Silver What Works Cities Certification from Bloomberg Philanthropies' Results for America program, a recognition for adopting data-driven practices in city government.
Director of Management and Budget Abby Patel-Jones told the Commission that evaluators observed practices across multiple departments during an October 2025 site visit and determined Dayton met 22 of the 43 criteria in the What Works Cities Standard. Patel-Jones credited cross-departmental collaboration—naming Police, Planning and Neighborhoods, Public Works and Fire—and thanked IT and other staff for their roles in achieving the certification.
Commissioners commended staff for using data to inform policy, allocate resources and evaluate outcomes. The Commission read a proclamation recognizing Feb. 4, 2026, as What Works Cities Certification Recognition Day in Dayton.
Next steps: staff will continue to meet certification requirements annually and pursue higher certification levels in future cycles.
