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. 
  • East Lansing Hannah Community Center
    819 Abbot Road
    East Lansing, MI 48823
  • UPDATE (3/8/22): Please note that the DDA has temporarily moved its meeting location to the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. View the Temporary Meeting Location Change Notice (PDF).
  • UPDATE (6/7/22): Community members are advised that the Downtown Development Authority's meeting on Thursday, June 23 at noon will be held at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road.
Downtown Development Authority Seal

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

Apply for a Vacancy


Submit a Board / Commission Application to apply for an appointment to the Downtown Development Authority.