Centerville Welcomes Back Its Own City Manager | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Centerville is thrilled to welcome back Michael Norton-Smith as its new city manager — the same guy who helped revitalize Uptown and ran development projects worth $15 million while serving as Centerville’s own director from 2019 to 2022. Now, after three years in Madeira managing an $11 million budget and $35 million in development, he’s set to return home for $225K/year, starting October 12th, with a smooth transition underway. Mayor Brooks Compton calls it a perfect fit — Norton-Smith’s deep local roots and proven track record make him the ideal leader to steer Centerville forward. Listen…