About the Midland DDA

What is a DDA anyway?

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a body created under authority of P.A. 197 of 1975, as amended, for the purposes of preventing deterioration in business districts, to create and implement development plans, to issue bonds, and to utilize tax increment financing. The Midland DDA is a department of the City of Midland.

Our Mission

The Mission of the DDA is to foster a dynamic downtown environment that enables economic growth.

Our Vision

Small city charm with big city choices.

Who’s on the DDA Board of Directors?

Claudia Wallin (DDA Chair), Mgr. Community & Emp. Programs – Midland Cogeneration Venture
Robert Brines (DDA Vice Chair), Owner – Little Forks Outfitters
Jenny Anderson, Publisher – Midland Daily News
Mike Hayes, Global Vice President - Dow Chemical Company
Paula Liveris – R.M. Gerstacker Foundation
Jon Lynch, City Manager – City of Midland
Jack McCandless, Retired Owner - McCandless Hallmark

Marty McGuire - Dow Gardens
Sue Rabbage, Branch Manager - Comerica Bank
Ranny Riecker, President – Margaret A. Towsley and Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow Foundation
Mark Ruhle, Regional President - Chemical Bank
Jim Stamas, County Commissioner- Midland County

What about the DDA committees?

The DDA has four standing committees: Organization, Economic Restructuring, Design, and Creating Cool.

How is the DDA financed?

As a department of the City of Midland, you can check out the City’s budget by visiting the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, or by visiting the city’s website at www.midland-mi.org. Here’s how our revenue and expenses break down for the 2006-2007 fiscal year…

How can I find out more about the DDA?

The DDA Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month in Council Chambers at City Hall. The Board meetings are televised on Charter Cable Channel 5 (schedule can be found at www.midland-mi.org).

If you are interested in serving on the DDA Board, please visit the City of Midland's website at www.midland-mi.org and fill out an online application.

As always, you are welcome to call the DDA office at 989.839.8433 or email downtown@downtownmidland.com with any questions, concerns or comments you might have.

Our meeting packets, including agenda, financial statements and previous month's minutes are available on the City of Midland's website at www.midland-mi.org.