# Jeff Mims

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**Jeffrey J. Mims Jr.** (born January 27, 1947) is an American politician who served as the 57th mayor of [Dayton, Ohio](/source/Dayton,_Ohio) from 2022 to 2026.[1] A member of the [Democratic Party](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)), he was elected as mayor on November 2, 2021, after he served on the city commission for two terms.[2]

## Education

Mims graduated from [Central State University](/source/Central_State_University) in 1973, and was inducted into the Central State University Alumni Achievement Hall of Fame in 2014.[3] He received his Master of Science degree in Education from [Wright State University](/source/Wright_State_University) in 1975.[4]

## Mayor of Dayton

In November 2022, Mims was chosen to serve as the chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) Mayors' Education Task Force.[5]

In August 2023, Mims collaborated with Congressman [Mike Turner](/source/Mike_Turner) and Mackensie Wittmer, Executive Director of the National Aviation Heritage Area, to discuss the strategy for how to rehabilitate the Wright Company Factory after a devastating fire.[6]

In 2025, Mims was defeated in his bid for re-election by [Shenise Turner-Sloss](/source/Shenise_Turner-Sloss).[7]

## Personal life

Mims is married to Toni Mims. Together, they have three children and three grandchildren.[8]

## References

1. ["'They're not being heard': Mayor announces new youth commission in Dayton"](https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/theyre-not-being-heard-mayor-announces-new-youth-commission-in-dayton/DBT357VOGRFLRMOJRGFMAHAFOE/). *dayton-daily-news*. Retrieved 2023-09-30.

1. ["Mayor Jeff Mims"](https://www.daytonohio.gov/548/Meet-the-Mayor)

1. ["Alumni Achievement Hall of Fame"](https://www.centralstate.edu/alumni-achievement-hall-fame). *www.centralstate.edu*

1. ["Meettheayor"](https://www.daytonohio.gov/548/Meet-the-Mayor). *www.daytonohio.gov*

1. ["Dayton mayor to serve as chair of education task force"](https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2022/11/15/dayton-mayor-to-serve-as-chair-of-national-education-task-force). *www.spectrumnews1.com*

1. ["Congressman Turner and Mayor Mims Outline Efforts to Rehabilitate Wright Company Factory After Devastating Fire"](https://turner.house.gov/2023/8/congressman-turner-and-mayor-mims-outline-efforts-to-rehabilitate-wright-company-factory-after-devastating-fire/). *congressman michael turner*

1. ["Decision 2025 Election Results | Ohio | Spectrum News 1"](https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/election-results-2025). *Spectrum News*. Retrieved 5 November 2025.

1. ["Mayor Jeff Mims"](https://www.daytonohio.gov/548/Meet-the-Mayor)

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