Commissioners ultimately decided to hire Warren Price, a former official with the City of Canton, who resigned eight months after taking office.
Dickstein’s hiring will provide the city with continuity moving forward, elected leaders said. Dickstein has led the city’s efforts to improve customer service, which commissioners have identified as a top priority.
Commissioners said Dickstein has demonstrated in the last four and a half months that she is right for the job and has the necessary leadership talents.
Commissioner Matt Joseph said Dickstein has extensive experience and her job performance has exceeded expectations.
He said she played a key role in some of the projects that are helping transform the city.
“She’s done a really good job for a lot of years for the citizens of Dayton,” he said.
UPDATE @ 11:15 a.m. (Feb. 1):
Shelley Dickstein will be appointed Dayton’s new city manager, effective Feb. 3, according to a release from the city of Dayton. She will be appointed during the Dayton City Commission’s regular meeting.
Dickstein has been serving as interim city manager since September 2015 when Warren Price resigned.
Dickstein previously served as Dayton’s assistant city manager, overseeing economic development, planning and building services.
Dickstein’s annual salary will be $172,500. She is tasked with overseeing the city’s budget of over $600 million and a staff of about 1,900.
“As interim city manager, Shelley has demonstrated the executive acumen and commitment to public service necessary to hold the city’s top position,” said City Commissioner Joey Williams in a release. “Her economic development experience, and knowledge about the city organization, makes her the right choice for city manager.”
Dickstein has been with the city of Dayton since 1996, during which time she structured and oversaw the completion of 125 development projects that created 4,800 new jobs and retained 15,000 jobs, according to a media release.
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Shelley Dickstein is expected to be announced as Dayton’s city manager today, according to sources, ending her interim role and making the appointment permanent.
Montgomery County Commissioner Dan Foley remarked about Dickstein’s role change today at a public event.
Sources said the city is expected to announce the move officially today.