City of Grand Rapids
Downtown Improvement District (DID)
About the Board
Here's a quick look at the Downtown Improvement District:
- Allocates funds to help maintain Downtown Grand Rapids attractiveness and appeal
Organization in Charge of This Board
Board Members
There are 16 members of the Downtown Improvement District (DID) who are all appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in January.
| Name | Resident Status | Term Ends On |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Albertini | Ward 3 Resident | 1/3/28 |
|
Stacie Behler |
Ward 3 Resident | 1/4/27 |
| Kate Berens | 1/3/28 | |
| David Shaffer | Non-Resident | 1/1/29 |
| Brandon Erhart | Non-Resident | 1/1/29 |
|
Jessica Gutowski-Slaydon |
Non-Resident | 1/3/28 |
|
Douglas Kessler |
Ward 1 Resident | 12/31/26 |
|
Andrew Martin |
Ward 1 Resident | 1/4/27 |
|
George Skentzos |
Ward 2 Resident | 12/31/26 |
|
Elliot Talen |
Ward 1 Resident | 1/1/29 |
| Ashley Ward | Non-Resident | 1/1/29 |
| Richard Winn | Ward 2 Resident | 1/3/28 |
| Joshua Lunger | Ward 2 Resident | 1/4/27 |
| Emily Loeks | Ward 2 Resident | 1/4/27 |
| Monica App | Ward 2 Resident | 1/4/27 |
| Cullen Hillary | Ward 2 Resident | 1/4/27 |
More Details
- The Board shall be composed of not less than ten (10) nor more than sixteen (16) members as determined and appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City Commission.
Specific Requirements
Residency Requirement
There is no residency requirement to be a member of this board.
Term Limits
Each member's term is three years. There is no term limit, so you can serve an unlimited number of terms.
Compensation
There is no compensation for being on this board.
Get Involved!
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City Staff Contact
Board Liaison
Tim Kelly
Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.
616-719-4610
Meeting Details
We call meetings as needed.
We'll announce any meetings here.
Location
Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.
29 Pearl St NW, Suite 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Meeting Agenda
We meet on an as needed basis at Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.
For more information, including upcoming and past meeting agendas, visit our website.
