The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) serves as a mechanism to promote economic growth in the City of Williamston's downtown district. The DDA plans, proposes and implements improvements to individual buildings and public facilities in the downtown district. The DDA also creates, operates and funds marketing initiatives that benefit retail and other business establishments in the downtown district.
Eight authority members are appointed for 4-year terms by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. The Mayor serves as an ex-officio member on a year-to-year basis. Not less than five members shall be persons having an interest in property located in the downtown district; not less than one member shall be a resident of the downtown district.
Board Members
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| Name |
Term Expiration |
| Rich Martin, Chair |
06/30/21 |
| Narda Murphy, Vice Chair |
06/30/19 |
| Don Bixler |
06/30/19 |
| Sharon Emrick |
06/30/20 |
| Tammy Gilroy, Council Rep |
11/30/18
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| William Long |
06/30/19 |
| Matt Mulford |
06/30/22 |
| Vacancy |
06/30/21 |
| Vacancy |
06/30/20 |
| Sandy Whelton, Council Alternate |
11/30/18 |
Meeting Dates 2019
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month,
at 7 pm, unless otherwise stated
| January 15, 2019 |
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July 16, 2019 |
February 19, 2019
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August 20, 2019 |
March 19, 2019
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September 17, 2019 |
April 16, 2019
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October 15, 2019
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May 21, 2019
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November 19, 2019
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| June 18, 2019 |
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December 17, 2019 |
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Financial Information:
Financial information, budget, audit information is all available on the City Treasurer's page. Click here for link.
Authority Staff:
Corey Schmidt, City Manager & DDA Director
161 E. Grand River Ave.
Williamston, MI 48895
517-655-2774
manager@williamston-mi.us