City of Grand Rapids
Downtown Development Authority
About the Board
Here's a quick look at the Downtown Development Authority:
- Helps in eliminating causes for building deterioration in Downtown's buildings
- Promotes economic growth for the Downtown Grand Rapids Area
- Aides in increasing property tax value
Board Members
There are 9 members of the Downtown Development Authority who are all appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in January.
| Name | Resident Status | Term Ends On |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Avila | Non-Resident | 1/4/27 |
| Rosalynn Bliss | Ward 2 Resident | 1/3/28 |
| Kayem Dunn | Ward 2 Resident | 1/3/28 |
| Ryan Foley | Non-Resident | 1/3/28 |
| Greg McNeilly | Ward 2 Resident | 1/3/28 |
| Jennifer Schottke | Ward 2 Resident | 1/7/30 |
| Mayor David LaGrand | Non-Resident | 1/1/29 |
| Al Vanderberg | Non-Resident | 1/4/27 |
| Richard Winn | Ward 2 Resident | 1/4/27 |
More Details
- Composed of the Mayor and eight (8) Members
- Members are appointed by the Mayor subject to approval by the City Commission
Specific Requirements
Not less than a majority of the members shall be persons having an interest in property located in the downtown district or officers, members, trustees, principals, or employees of a legal entity having an interest in property located in the downtown district.
Residency Requirement
At least one member must be a resident of Downtown if the Downtown District has 100 or more people residing in it.
Term Limits
Each member's term is for 4 years. There is no term limit, so you can serve an unlimited number of terms. All members shall hold office until the member's successor is appointed.
Compensation
There's no compensation for being a member of this board.
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