Representatives Plummer, White, and Young Announce Controlling Board Approval of Funding for NATO Event in Dayton

State Representatives Phil Plummer (R-Dayton), Andrea White (R-Kettering), and Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.), today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board approved the release of $4.3 million through the Ohio Department of Public Safety to assist the City of Dayton and Montgomery County for costs associated with hosting the NATO Parliamentary Session scheduled for May 21st through May 26th, 2025.

This funding will be used for security along with state and local protective measures associated with hosting this large-scale event. According to the Controlling Board request, the protective measures include costs related to the activation of state and local emergency operation centers, police and fire personnel, public works, and equipment and supplies deemed necessary to protect the Ohioans along with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

“I’m happy to announce we have secured funding for our NATO security apparatus after months of hard work. We take immense pride in hosting our country’s closest allies in Dayton, and no stone will be left unturned to protect our neighbors and the Parliamentary Assembly,” said Representative Plummer.

“In just a few months, the world’s eyes will be on Dayton, Ohio,” said Representative Andrea White. “We worked hard with our legislative team, Congressman Turner and local partners, and the Governor’s Office to ensure our state’s resources are mobilized and aligned with local resources so that we can provide a safe, landmark, world-class experience to the world!”

“The NATO conference is an extraordinary event for us,” said Representative Young. “The eyes of the world will be watching!”

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly was created in 1955 to serve as a link between NATO itself and the parliaments and/or governing bodies of its member nations. Currently, the assembly consists of 281 parliamentarians from thirty-two countries, in addition to 88 delegates from associate members and observers. The assembly convenes twice per year at locations throughout the world, with the United States last hosting the event in 2003. The event attracts worldwide attention and requires a significant security component to ensure the safety of not only its attendees, but visitors and the citizens of the