In a shared commitment to integrity, fairness, and respect in public service, we, the undersigned candidates for public office in Dayton, Ohio, pledge to conduct our campaigns in a manner that reflects the highest standards of honesty and accountability.

We recognize that the people of Dayton deserve leaders who will focus on the real issues facing our community, and who will model the values of integrity, decency, and constructive dialogue. To that end, we hereby commit to the following principles throughout the course of our campaigns:

As candidates, we pledge to:

• Run campaigns centered on issues and qualifications, focusing our public messaging on the needs of our community and our visions for Dayton’s future.
• Refrain from personal attacks and divisive rhetoric, recognizing that such tactics erode public trust and distract from meaningful discourse.
• Avoid the dissemination of false, misleading, or unsubstantiated information about any candidate, organization, or member of the public.
• Hold our campaign staff, volunteers, and supporters to these high standards, promoting a culture of respect and accountability within our campaign operations.
• Encourage an atmosphere of open, honest, and issue-based debate, welcoming diverse perspectives while remaining committed to constructive engagement.

We extend an open invitation to all candidates for office in Dayton to join us in signing this pledge and committing to a campaign season that uplifts our community and restores trust in the democratic process.

Together, let’s set a higher standard for Dayton politics.

Shenise Turner-Sloss
Candidate for Mayor

Jacob Davis
Candidate for Commissioner

Darryl Fairchild
Dayton Commissioner