Downtown Development Authority


Notice of Info meeting 2023.pdf

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The Township Board established the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Fund in 1988.  The DDA was formed to sustain and improve the redevelopment of the downtown village area of the Township. A Board of nine individuals representing various segments of the DDA District and Township provide the direction for the activities of the DDA.The DDA continues to invest in businesses with the goal of more jobs for the County of Saginaw and more tax base for all concerned.

Schedule of Meetings

The DDA meets the third Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. in the Township Office.

Following Senate Bill 1108, as well as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Epidemic Order under MCL 333.2253 requiring social distancing and allowing meetings of public bodies to be held electronically, many Township meetings are being held via videoconference. Please reference the 'Minutes' section of the DDA page and click on each agenda to find videoconference information. You can also call the Township Office at 989-695-9512 for more information. 

Chairperson
Ken Buck

Vice Chairperson
Matt Rappley

Members

  • Dave Schauman
  • Dennis Argyle, Supervisor
  • Frank Roenicke
  • Roger RIchter
  • Christopher Graebner
  • Jeff Kipfmiller
  • Harry Steib
  • Jason Dark
  • Tim Apple

Building Improvement Grant Program
The DDA has a Building Improvement Grant Program. For more information, see the document here.