Dayton Welcomes New Mayor and City Commissioners at Oath of Office Ceremony

The City of Dayton held an Oath of Office Ceremony to begin the four-year terms of officials elected in the November 4, 2025, election. The ceremony took place on Monday, Jan. 5, at the Kroc Center, 1000 N. Keowee St.

DAYTON, OH — City of Dayton residents gathered at the Dayton Kroc Center on January 5 to witness the official swearing-in of newly elected city leaders during a public Oath of Office ceremony.

The ceremony marked the formal transition of leadership for the City of Dayton following the November election. Community members, family, friends, and local leaders attended to celebrate the occasion and offer support to the incoming administration.

Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss was sworn in alongside City Commissioner Darryl Fairchild, who begins his third term, and City Commissioner Darius Beckham, who enters his first term on the commission.

Mayor Turner-Sloss, who previously served on the Dayton City Commission, becomes the city’s next mayor at a time when Dayton continues to address key issues including housing, economic development, public safety, and neighborhood investment.

Commissioner Fairchild, a longtime public servant, returns to the commission with experience spanning multiple terms, while Commissioner Beckham begins his service bringing new perspective and leadership to the body.

City officials emphasized collaboration, community engagement, and continued progress as priorities moving forward.

The Oath of Office ceremony represents the beginning of a new chapter in Dayton’s municipal leadership and governance.