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Downtown Development Authority
Meetings
- Meets on the second Wednesday of every month.
- Council Chambers, City Hall
310 Greenwood Street
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Function
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) promotes economic growth and revitalization within the City's business districts along Bridge Street, Clinton Street, and Saginaw Highway.
Additional Information on DDA Activities
The DDA is a 13-member board made up of City residents and non-residents, with a majority of the board having an interest in property within the Development District and at least one member residing in the District. The Mayor appoints 12 members to the Authority for four-year terms expiring August 1st, and the Mayor serves as the thirteenth member during their Mayoral term.
City Administration
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Adam Smith | City Manager |
| Amee King | Assistant City Manager |
Members
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Andrew Archer - Edward Jones | 2026 |
| Terrance Augustine - Flour Child | 2029 |
| Dana Beattie - Meijer | 2029 |
| Spencer Bye - Bye Insurance | 2026 |
| Natalia Clough - Eagle Fit 24/7 | 2028 |
| Chris Fata - Log Jam | 2029 |
| Michael Fredericks - Resident | 2026 |
| Karl Glarner - Red Salamander | 2024 |
| Bruce MacDowell - MacDowell's | 2028 |
| Lise Mitchell - Grand Ledge Area District Library | 2026 |
| Keith Mulder - Mayor | 2026 |
| Vicki Paski - Harry O. Culp Insurance | 2028 |
| Vacancy | 2029 |
Please note: Members continue to serve beyond term expiration until a successor has been appointed.
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Adam R. Smith
City Manager / Municipal ExecutivePhone: 517-627-2149
- 2026-2027 DDA Tiered Priorities
- Precision Lawn and Snow Contract for City Hall-DDA Landscaping and Maintenance
- 2024-2025 DDA Tiered Priorities (PDF)
- 2022 Best of Grand Ledge Photo Contest
- 09-07-2022 City Receives $1 M Grant for Major Downtown Improvements
- 10-06-2022 RFP - Design and Construction Engineering Services for Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge
- 2022-2023 DDA TIERED PRIORITIES (PDF)
- DDA First Amended Development Plan July 2007 (PDF)
- DDA Development Plan June 1993 (PDF)
- DDA District Map (PNG)