Jeff Mims (born January 27, 1947) is an American politician who became the 57th mayor of Dayton, Ohio, in 2022.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected as mayor on November 2, 2021, after he served on the city commission for two terms.[2]

Jeffrey J. Mims Jr.
57th Mayor of Dayton, Ohio
Assumed office
January 3, 2022
Preceded byNan Whaley
Personal details
Born
Jeffrey J. Mims Jr.

(1947-01-27) January 27, 1947 (age 77)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseToni Mims
EducationCentral State University (BA)
Wright State University (MSE)

Education

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Mims graduated from Central State University in 1973, and was inducted into the Central State University Alumni Achievement Hall of Fame in 2014.[3] He received his Master of Science degree in Education from Wright State University in 1975.[4]

Mayor of Dayton

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Economic development

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In August 2023, Mims collaborated with Congressman Mike Turner and Mackensie Wittmer, Executive Director of the National Aviation Heritage Area, to discuss strategy of how to rehabilitate the Wright Company Factory after a devastating fire.[5]

National leadership role

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In November 2022, Mims was chosen to serve as the chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) Mayors' Education Task Force.[6]

Personal life

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Mims is married to Toni Mims. Together, they have three children and three grandchildren.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "'They're not being heard': Mayor announces new youth commission in Dayton". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  2. ^ "Mayor Jeff Mims".
  3. ^ "Alumni Achievement Hall of Fame". www.centralstate.edu.
  4. ^ "Meettheayor". www.daytonohio.gov.
  5. ^ "Congressman Turner and Mayor Mims Outline Efforts to Rehabilitate Wright Company Factory After Devastating Fire". congressman michael turner.
  6. ^ "Dayton mayor to serve as chair of education task force". www.spectrumnews1.com.
  7. ^ "Mayor Jeff Mims".