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Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dayton candidates vow to avoid mudslinging after attack ads in prior election
Jun. 17—Shenise Turner-Sloss, Darryl Fairchild and Jacob Davis recently signed a written pledge to run a "clean campaign" for the November election cycle that refrains from negative personal attacks and mudslinging. They challenged their opponents in the Dayton mayor and commission races to do the same. Turner-Sloss and Fairchild were the subject of attack ad mailers from other Democrats when they ran for Dayton City Commission four years ago. They and some community members called the mailers racist and an attempt to use campaign dirty tricks. This November, Commissioners Fairchild and Turner-Sloss are running as a team with Davis, against Darius Beckham, Karen Wick and incumbent Mayor Jeffrey Mims Jr., who are campaigning together. Fairchild, Davis, Beckham and Wick are running for two open city commission seats, while Turner-Sloss is trying to unseat Mayor Mims. Turner-Sloss, Fairchild and Davis said they signed a clean campaign pledge last week where they vowed to refrain from personal attacks and divisive rhetoric. The pledge also says they won't share false, misleading or unsubstantiated information about candidates, groups or community members, and that their campaigns will focus on issues and qualifications. The pledge says they will promote open, honest and issue-based debate, and they'll hold their supporters and campaign staff to these standards. In a statement, Davis said "campaigns should be about ideas, solutions and vision," while Turner-Sloss said the city deserves leaders who focus on issues and not personal attacks. Commissioner Fairchild said, "Dayton is stronger when our politics reflect our community values: respect, decency, and fairness. This pledge is a promise to lead by example." The candidates urged their opponents to sign the pledge. In response, Mims, Beckham and Wick issued a joint statement that says, "We're glad to see that all campaigns are committed to running on principles of honesty, respect, and integrity. That's what Daytonians deserve. We're not interested in political games, we're focused on doing the work. Our priority remains where it's always been: delivering real results, strengthening our neighborhoods, and providing the steady, experienced leadership Dayton needs." When Turner-Sloss and Fairchild last ran for the Dayton City Commission in the fall of 2021, attack advertisements were mailed out to city voters that said the candidates "opposed measures to keep us safe from violent crime." One mailer claimed that Turner-Sloss could not be trusted because she was endorsed by the Dayton/Miami Valley Democratic Socialists of America. Fairchild and Turner-Sloss at the time said the mailers were dirty tricks and racist dog whistles. The Montgomery County Democratic Party issued an apology to Fairchild and Turner-Sloss, and the Ohio Democratic Party chairwoman also said she apologized to the candidates. Montgomery County Democratic Party Executive Director Kurt Hatcher resigned in the wake of the controversy. All four candidates in the race were Democrats.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
On This Day, May 20: Pennsylvania Avenue closed to traffic in front of White House
On this date in history: In 526, up to 300,000 people were killed in an earthquake in Syria and Antioch. In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis were granted a patent for blue jeans with copper rivets. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from New York in his single-engine monoplane, "The Spirit of St. Louis," bound for Paris. While he winged his way across the Atlantic, his mother taught her chemistry class at Cass Technical High School as usual. In 1940, German forces punched through the Allied lines in Abbeville, France, to reach the English Channel. The Battle of Abbeville one week later culminated in the evacuation of Dunkirk. In 1969, in one of the more infamous and bloody battles of the Vietnam War, U.S. troops seized Dong Ap Bia mountain, commonly known as Hamburger Hill. In 1974, Judge John Sirica ordered U.S. President Richard Nixon to turn over tapes and other records of 64 White House conversations on the Watergate affair. In 1989, Chinese Premier Li Peng declared martial law in Beijing in response to heightened student demonstrations in Tiananmen Square. In 1995, President Bill Clinton permanently closed Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House after more than 200 years of mostly unimpeded traffic. In 2002, East Timor, a small Pacific Coast nation, gained independence from Indonesia. It is called Timor Leste. In 2013, a tornado struck the Moore, Okla., area near Oklahoma City, killing 24 people, injuring more than 300 and destroying many buildings, including two elementary schools. In 2018, King Mswati III announced he was changing the name of his country, Swaziland, to eSwatini, which means "land of the Swazis." In 2024, a New Zealand auction house sold a single feather from an extinct huia bird for $28,417, making it the most expensive feather in history. The bird, the last recorded sighting of which was in 1907, was considered sacred by the Māori people.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local lawyer looks to bring new perspective to Dayton City Commission
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — 2 NEWS is highlighting each candidate for Dayton City Commission ahead of the May 6 election. In just six days, five candidates will face off, with four being voted to go onto the November ballot to ultimately fill two commission seats. 2 NEWS will be sharing more on each candidate in reverse alphabetical order — today sharing more about Attorney Jacob Davis. Davis is a proud Daytonian, an attorney at Nalls and Davis Law Firm and a former Human Resource Center employee for the city of Dayton. 'I want to be a Dayton city commissioner because I love this community, I chose to stay here, I'm a small business owner here and I bring a unique skill set,' said David. Daivs is running for commission with hopes to positively engage with Dayton youth and revitalize Dayton neighborhoods. 'I have to work on our neighborhoods. We have to have policies, land use policies and grant programs that prioritize beautification, development, sustainability of neighborhoods first and foremost,' said Davis. Davis is a graduate of the University of Dayton, and says that the city has not seen a lawyer on the commission for two decades, something that he says sets him apart. 'Litigating civil rights cases in federal and state court, I know how to find solutions to tough issues. And I think that that helps me stand out,' said Davis. He says his personal love for Dayton runs deep. 'I'm a husband to my wife, and we have a three-year-old daughter. Every decision that I make as a commissioner will be premised on leaving my daughter a better city,' said Davis. To learn more about Jacob Davis, visit his campaign website. 2 NEWS will share profiles on each candidate in the coming weeks. Click here to see full coverage of the 2025 Dayton City Commissioner race, including other profiles as they become available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Yahoo
Florida felon carrying gun says he would 'have a shootout' before going back to prison: deputies
The Brief A Florida convicted felon was recently arrested after he allegedly drove around with a gun and said he would "have a shootout with law enforcement" before he would go back to prison. The man, 32-year-old Jacob Davis, now sits in the Volusia County Jail with no bond and is being charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed firearm, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of probation. Records show Davis was previously released from prison in April 2023 after serving about five years for multiple burglaries in Volusia County. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida convicted felon was recently arrested after he allegedly drove around with a gun and said he would "have a shootout with law enforcement" before he would go back to prison. Deputies said they arrested the man, 32-year-old Jacob Davis, on Thursday, and he now sits in the Volusia County Jail with no bond. He is facing a multitude of charges. What we know On Thursday, March 13, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said it received a tip that Davis, a convicted felon, was driving around with a gun and said he would "have a shootout with law enforcement" before he would go back to prison. Possessing a gun is a violation of Davis' current probation. An official arrest report shows a deputy pulled Davis over for traffic violations around 3:15 p.m. Officials said Davis got out of his car and was handcuffed with no incident. When patting Davis down, officials said they recovered an empty holster, a knife and two loaded .45 caliber magazines in his pockets. Deputies said they also saw a loaded .45 caliber 1911 handgun visible under the driver's seat. Reports show a K-9 was alerted to narcotics in the car, and deputies found a magnetic box under the steering wheel containing methamphetamine and paraphernalia, as well as 113 rounds of live ammunition and about 100 rounds of spent ammunition. During the incident, Deltona detectives also responded to the scene to interview Davis about his car and trailer being captured on camera during a recent burglary. Davis was immediately arrested. The backstory Arrest reports show Davis was previously released from prison in April 2023. Davis served about five years after facing charges for multiple burglaries in Volusia County. What's next Davis is now being charged with: Possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon Carrying a concealed firearm Possession of meth Possession of drug paraphernalia Violation of probation Records show Davis currently sits in the Volusia County Jail with no bond. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office in a Facebook post on March 14, 2025.
