The city of Dayton has announced the passing of former Mayor Ken Rankle.
The city extended its deepest condolences and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
Rankle served Dayton for 16 years, which consisted of two terms on city council and three consecutive terms as mayor, making him one of the longest-serving mayors in Dayton history.
He oversaw extensive development progress within the city during his tenure as mayor, including the Riverpointe and Grant Park housing developments and the inception of the Manhattan Harbour development project.
“For the first time in almost 60 years, Rankle eliminated all bonded and credit debt and amassed a financial surplus that continues to keep the City of Dayton strong, the announcement said. His work with the Northern Kentucky Home Consortium, Campbell County Kentucky Democratic Committee, Southbank Partners, Northern Kentucky Mayors Organization and the Municipal Government League continues to pay dividends to the City of Dayton.
“His greatest joy, however, was his family.”
He is survived by his wife, Susan, and children Ashley, Allison, and Adam, as well has his four grandsons, Jameson, Jackson, Abel and Ashton.
