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Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) develops programs and projects which are aimed at improving downtown East Lansing including new business development, business recruitment and retention, downtown beautification, public improvements, marketing and promotion. Members must consist of commissioners that own or manage commercial property in the downtown and one member who lives within the DDA District.
DDA Committees
Meetings
- Meetings take place the fourth Thursday of every month at noon, with the exception of November and December, which will take place on the third Thursday at noon. View the Updated Meeting Schedule (updated meeting locations) for the remainder of 2022.*
- Meeting location for the Oct. 27, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 meetings: 325 E. Grand River Ave., 300 Room, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Meeting location for the Aug. 25 and Sept. 22 meeting: East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823
*Please note that the Aug. 25 meeting location has been moved to the East Lansing Public Library.
*Please note that the Sept. 22 meeting has been canceled.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Agendas & Minutes | View Agendas & Minutes Archives
Members
- Jeffrey J. Smith, Property/Business Interest
Term expires: 2024 - Mike Krueger, Chair, Property/Business Interest
Term expires: 2023 - Kristin K. Clark, Treasurer, At-Large Member
Term expires: 2024 - Reuben Levinsohn, Property/Business Interest
Term expires: 2024 - Robert Aydukovic, At-Large Member
Term Expires: 2025 - Justin Hewson
Term expires: 2025 - Jacqueline Babcock, DDA Resident
Term expires: 2026 - Luke Hackney, Vice Chair Property/Business Interest
Term Expires: 2026 - Greg Ballein, Property/Business Interest
Term Expires: 2026 - Ron Bacon, Mayor (Bylaws)
- George Lahanas, Executive Secretary, City Manager/Property Interest
City Staff
- Staff Resource: Adam Cummins, Community and Economic Development Administrator
- Council Liaison: Mayor Ron Bacon