DAYTON — The city of Dayton could begin charging some of its employees a monthly fee if they use tobacco and nicotine.
The city is proposing an ordinance that would charge certain employees with a $100 surcharge per month, according to the agenda for tonight’s city commission meeting.
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If passed, the charge would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
In 2019, the city announced it would no longer hire employees who used nicotine or tobacco. The city cited then a desire for a healthier workplace and environment.
Since then, the city has tested prospective employees for nicotine and tobacco in pre-employment screenings.
Employees hired before that ordinance went into effect were not affected by the 2019 policy.
The first reading of the new proposed ordinance is at tonight’s commission meeting. A vote could happen as early as next week.
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