Montgomery County Commissioners

The $20 million Behavioral Health Unit comes years after an the Board of County Commissioners formed an independent Justice Committee to analyze jail operations and community needs.

One of Dayton’s most iconic landmarks will be under new ownership – a move Montgomery County leaders say will transform Memorial Hall into a “vibrant, community-focused asset.”

Montgomery County Commissioners unanimously decided to redirect $1 million from the 2025 Economic Development/Government Equity fall funding cycle to support operations at The Foodbank, Inc., which serves Montgomery, Preble and Greene counties.

The Montgomery County Jail Coalition studied how other communities monitor their jails. A new report lists recommendations for an independent watchdog committee and improving conditions at the County Jail.

The Montgomery County Jail Coalition received a total of 2,101 signatures on its petition for civilian oversight of the Montgomery County Jail. Organizers say this number surpassed the initial goal of 1,000 signatures.

The Montgomery County Jail Coalition released a petition, asking county commissioners to call for civilian oversight of the jail after multiple deaths over recent years.

The Montgomery County Arts and Culture District supports and promotes arts and cultural activities. It's funded by county commissioners and provides general operating grants to arts groups.

Ohio is addressing the opioid crisis with money from legal settlements with pharmaceutical companies. A Montgomery County commissioner told WYSO how the money was locally divided out.

The Gettysburg Grocery story held a grant opening on Feb. 6 to commemorate the completion of the $20 million project, bringing healthy food, pharmacy and more to the West Dayton campus.

The board's 2025 budget calls for staff and program cuts. The county commissioners and Human Services Levy Council will give $5 million to the board to give them "breathing room."

Now named Woodland Hills, the Trotwood-based apartment complex will be torn down and salvaged to create new housing in the area.

Montgomery County received $103.3 million in ARPA funds and has used it towards hundreds of projects. Soon, it’ll make much-needed updates to the juvenile probation department.