About The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to recognize, preserve and bring public attention to present and future parks and recreation projects and to promote interest in them. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding the development of park and recreation plans, and recommends to the City...
About the TIFA (Tax Increment Finance Authority) The purpose of the Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) is to encourage economic development and activity, and neighborhood revitalization. The TIFA Board develops a long-range plan designed to halt the decline of property values and to promote the growth of the development area. These plans can include the...
Name Term Expiration Date Jeff Markstrom, Chair 6/20/2025 Noah Belanger, Vice Chair 6/30/2026 Tim Ludwig, Council Representative 11/30/2025 Brandon Lanyon 6/30/2025 Steve Panganis 6/30/2026 Vacant 6/30/2027 Vacanat 6/20/2027 Council Alternate 11/30/2025
About The Planning Commission directs and oversees preparation of a Comprehensive Development Plan to guide and enhance development in the City. The Commission prepares ordinances, codes and other tools needed to implement the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission also reviews proposals and plans for public improvements and developments in relation to the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinances....
Robert DeGarmo, Chair Derik Feldpausch, Vice Chair Vacancy Vacant, Planning Commission representative Daniel Rhines, Council representative Steve Jenkins, Council alternate
About 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...
About The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hears and decides appeals from any order, requirements, decision, or determination made by the Planning Commission or other administrative body of the City of Williamston charged with enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. Five Board members are appointed for 3-year terms by the Mayor with the approval of the...
