The City of Dayton is holding a series of public meetings to hear residents' ideas about how to use $138 million expected to be received as Dayton's share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
In March of 2021, Congress approved and President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), with the goal of speeding the nation's recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other purposes, ARPA calls for funds to be provided directly to municipalities for local use. City leadership recognizes the unparalleled opportunity presented by ARPA and is eager to hear residents' opinions and suggestions for using the funds for the betterment of Dayton neighborhoods.
The schedule of community meetings:
Tuesday, July 6, 5:30 p.m., Northwest Recreation Center, 1600 Princeton Dr. Friday, July 9, 11:30 a.m., Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati St. Wed., July 14, 5 p.m., Lohrey Recreation Center, 2366 Glenarm Ave. Thursday, July 15, 5:30 p.m., Wesley Community Center, 3730 Delphos Ave. Wed., July 21, 10:30 a.m., Lohrey Recreation Center, 2366 Glenarm Ave. Monday, July 26, 3 p.m., Conner Child Health Pavilion, 1010 Valley St. Tuesday, Jul 27,12:30 p.m., Dayton Metro Library, Downtown, 215 E. Third St.
For possible additional meeting dates, more information and a related survey, to go daytonohio.gov/arpa.