Dayton, Virginia
Recent meetings
Dayton Planning Commission
The Dayton Planning Commission will hold a discussion-only meeting on June 18, 2026. Items include a discussion of regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), off-street parking requirements, and an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also elect officers for chair, vice-chair, and secretary. No final decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations
- Discussion of off-street parking requirements
- Discussion of Comprehensive Plan update
- Election of Planning Commission officers (chair, vice-chair, secretary)
- Public comment period
Mayor and Council
The Dayton Town Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on June 8, 2026. The council will appoint a new member to fill the vacancy left by J.D. Sager's resignation. Action items include considering the 2026 Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan and approving contingency funds for a replacement vehicle purchase. A proclamation declaring Pollinator Week will also be presented.
- Appointment to fill Town Council vacancy
- Consideration of 2026 Central Shenandoah Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Approval of contingency funds for replacement vehicle purchase
- Presentation on Heirloom Markets and Historic Triangle Events
- Proclamation of Pollinator Week
Mayor and Council
The Dayton Town Council is holding a special called meeting solely for a closed session to discuss a vacancy on the Council. No public comments will be heard, and no action will be taken at this meeting. The closed session is authorized under Virginia law for discussing prospective candidates for the vacancy.
- Closed session to discuss the Town Council vacancy under Va. Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1)
The Town Council held a special meeting to discuss candidates for the vacant council seat left by J.D. Sager. After a closed session, they announced Joey Henry as the selected candidate. Formal appointment will occur at the regular meeting on June 8, 2026. The open session vote was unanimous 5-0, with one member absent.
- Selected Joey Henry to fill vacant Town Council seat (5-0 open session; formal appointment June 8)
- Convened closed session to discuss prospective candidates (6-0)
- Certified closed session compliance (5 certified, 1 absent)
Mayor and Council
The Dayton Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget of $8,024,705, setting tax rates and appropriating funds. Council will also vote on an ordinance to impose a cigarette tax effective July 1, 2026, approve an amended fee schedule, and adopt the Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027-2031. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the resignation of a Town Council member.
- Ordinance adopting FY2026-2027 budget totaling $8,024,705
- Consideration of amended Appendix A Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges
- Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031
- Ordinance to impose a cigarette tax within the town effective July 1, 2026
- Closed session to discuss the resignation of a Town Council member
The Town Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget totaling $8,024,705 and adopted a local cigarette tax of 0.40 cents per pack. The Council also approved the Capital Improvement Plan for 2027-2031 and amended the town's fee schedule.
- Approved FY 2026-2027 Budget ($8,024,705) 5-1
- Adopted amended Appendix A fee schedule 6-0
- Adopted Capital Improvement Plan 2027-2031 5-1
- Established local cigarette tax 0.40 cents per pack 5-1
- Approved minutes from April 13, 2026 meeting 6-0
- Proclaimed National Public Works Week May 17-23
- Proclaimed National Police Week May 11-17
- Proclaimed Professional Municipal Clerks Week May 3-9
Mayor and Council
This meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed FY2026-2027 budget totaling $8,024,705 with no change in the property tax rate. Council will consider an ordinance to remove fee amounts from town code and adopt a fee schedule, and also consider an updated personnel handbook. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the resignation of a town council member.
- Public hearing on proposed FY2026-2027 budget ($8,024,705 total) and fee changes
- Consideration of ordinance to remove stated fee amounts from town code and adopt fee schedule
- Consideration of adoption of updated Personnel Handbook regarding staff complaints and grievance procedure
- Closed session to discuss resignation of a Town Council member
- Approval of minutes from March 9, 2026 work session, joint public hearing, and regular council meeting
Council approved an ordinance to remove specific fee amounts from the Town Code, instead referencing a separate Fee Schedule for easier updates. The board also adopted revisions to the Personnel Handbook regarding staff complaints and grievances.
- Approved ordinance to move fee amounts from Town Code to a centralized Fee Schedule (6-0)
- Approved updates to Personnel Handbook regarding Staff Complaints and Grievance Procedure (4-1)
- Approved minutes from March 9, 2026, meeting (6-0)