Mayor Whaley is being honored for her leadership through several Dayton crises, including the Memorial Day tornadoes and Oregon District shootings.
She is the youngest woman ever chosen for a commission seat and was elected as mayor in 2013.
>> Mayor Whaley speaks at Det. Del Rio's funeral
Her focuses have included community development, manufacturing, women and children, and a commitment to public service, civic involvement and local government.
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