Downtown Development Authority
A Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a tool, established by the Michigan Legislature, that helps local communities become proactive in halting property value decline and/or helps a particular business area keep up with other areas of the community experiencing growth and/or reinvestment. Its establishment permits the capture and use of future tax increment funds generated in the area for improvements to the area.
The DDA was established by the Township Board on January 27, 2004. The DDA Board of Directors consists of the Township Supervisor and 12 members appointed by the Township Board. The DDA Board is responsible for the formulation and implementation of the Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan regarding the use of captured tax dollars in the DDA area, subject to Township Board approval.
Meeting Location:
Oshtemo Community Center
6407 Parkview Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Typical Schedule:
Third Thursday every other month starting at 3 p.m.
Supporting Documents:
Board Members:
- Richard Skalski
- Themi Corakis
- Rich MacDonald
- Ryan Winfield
- Stephan Dallas
- Bill Cekola
- Robert Redman
- Karrie Brunner
- Cheri Bell (Twp Supervisor)
- Jodi Stefforia (Staff)