Downtown Development Authority
The Township established a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) in 2019. A map of the DDA boundaries is below. The DDA district allows the Township to capture taxes from other taxing jurisdictions through Tax Increment Financing and use them for improvements within the boundaries of the district to increase property values, promote economic development, eliminate causes of deterioration and improve the vitality of the area.

The DDA is run by a governing board appointed by the Township Supervisor with approval of the Township Board. The Township Supervisor is automatically a member. The DDA Board is required to prepare an annual budget showing the proposed expenditures for the year. The Township Board must approve the DDA’s budget. The DDA Board is authorized to hire a Director, but only with the approval of the Township Board; the Township’s Community Development Director serves as the DDA Director.
Board Members
Sandra Katje, Chair
Jonathan Koets, Vice Chair
Jerey Townsend, Secretary/Treasurer
Randy Thompson, Township Supervisor
Roger Tuinier, County Commission Liaison
Ryan Davis
Bill Howson
Matt Norman
Amy Dyer Taylor
Meeting Minutes
Activities of the DDA
Annual Synopsis of DDA Activities and Events
Campaigns of the DDA
Current Contracts
Budget & Financial Reports
Annual Audit