Downtown Development Authority
Downtown Development Authorities began in Michigan in 1975 with the goal of revitalizing downtown areas which had seen a decline in patronage following World War II. To bring people back to downtowns, the DDA programs invest dollars and expertise to local projects and upgrading public areas.
Board Members
Scott Croft (Chair) – June 30, 2023
Mike Gunter – June 30, 2024
Frank Seeley – June 30, 2024
Vacant – June 30, 2024
Barb McHenry (Secretary) – June 30, 2026
Brenda Butler – June 30, 2025
Heather Marks (Vice Chair) – June 30, 2025
Mikayla Marisa (Youth Member) – June 30, 2023
Adolio Navarro, Jr. – June 30, 2026
Carla Steele – June 30, 2025
Bob Valdez – duration of council term
About the DDA
Downtown Development Authorities began in Michigan in 1975 with the goal of revitalizing downtown areas which had seen a decline in patronage following World War II. To bring people back to downtowns, the DDA programs invest dollars and expertise to local projects and upgrading public areas.
The Blissfield DDA/Main Street organization was founded on June 23, 2010 by Governor Jennifer Granholm. Since then, volunteers have put in tens of thousands of hours to make this program a success. Their efforts have produced exciting events and projects aimed at improving and celebrating our great historic community.
Village of Blissfield TIF Plan – What is a TIF Plan? Tax-increment financing (TIF) is a redevelopment tool that allows increased property taxes generated because of new development to be captured by a separate legal taxing authority.
Blissfield Main Street
Address
130 S. Lane St
Blissfield, MI 49228