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 |
| Name |
Term Expiration |
| William Long, Chair |
6/30/2023 |
| Emily Sutton-Smith, Vice Chair |
6/30/2024 |
| Don Bixler |
6/30/2023 |
| Madison Droscha |
6/30/2025 |
| Brooke Donnelly-Grzelak |
6/30/2026 |
| Vacancy |
6/30/2025 |
| Tammy Gilroy, Council Rep |
11/30/2022 |
| Jessica Modert |
6/30/2024 |
| Narda Murphy |
6/30/2023 |
| Noah Belanger, Council Alternate |
11/30/2022 |
Meeting Dates 2022
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month,
at 7 pm, unless otherwise stated
| January 18, 2022 |
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July 19, 2022 |
| February 15, 2022 |
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August 16, 2022 |
| March 15, 2022 |
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September 20, 2022 |
| April 19, 2022 |
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October 18, 2022 |
| May 17, 2022 |
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November 15, 2022 |
| June 21, 2022 |
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December 20, 2022 |
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Financial Information:
Financial information, budget, audit information is all available on the City Treasurer's page. Click here for link.
Updated Synopsis of Activities:
Click here
Current Contracts:
Gormley & Johnson Law Offices, PLC – Provision of legal services to the authority
DDA Development Plans (click on year for links):
2009 Restated Development Plan
2012 Plan
2018 Plan
2021 Plan
•DDA Facade Improvement Program Procedures and Fillable Application
•DDA Sponsorship Request Application
•DDA Bylaws
Authority Staff:
John Hanifan, City Manager & DDA Director
161 E. Grand River Ave.
Williamston, MI 48895
517-655-2774
manager@williamston-mi.us