Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority

Organization in Charge of This Board

Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.

About the Board

We oversee the Tax Increment Authority of the Monroe North area. Here's a look at our most important functions:

  • Supervise and control the Tax Increment Authority
  • Analyze economic change and its impact on the Monroe North area
  • Develop plans to promote the growth in the area

Apply for Boards and Commissions

  • 11 members
  • Desired: members with interest in economic development
  • Desired: Interest in local taxing jurisdictions 
  • Desired: Interest in general area of project activities

Residency Requirement

There is no residency requirement to be a member of this board.

Term Limits

You term limit is 4 years. There is no term limit, so you can serve an unlimited number of terms.

Compensation

There is no compensation for members serving for this board.

James Baldwin

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 12/31/2025

Shaun Biel

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term ends12/31/2024

Mayor Rosalynn Bliss

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 12/31/2027

Diedre Deering

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term ends12/31/2027

Michael Drabek

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term ends 12/31/2025

Scott Holzwarth

Mayoral Appointment
Non-Resident
Term ends 12/31/2025

Jim Talen

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 12/31/2025

Richard A. Winn

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends 12/31/2026

Vacancy

Mayoral Appointment
Term ends 12/31/2025

Vacancy

Mayoral Appointment
Term ends 12/31/2025

Vacancy

Mayoral Appointment
Term ends 12/31/2026

City Staff Contact

Board Liaison
Tim Kelly
Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.
616-719-4610

Meeting Details

We Keep a Schedule of all Meeting Notices.

 

Location

Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. 

29 Pearl Street NW

Suite 1

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

 

Meeting Agenda Link

We meet on an as needed basis at Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.

For more information, including upcoming and past meeting agendas, visit our website.

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