Government
Downtown Development
Join the DDA!
There is an opening in the Downtown Development Authority! To apply, click the link and submit it to City Hall or the DDA Director (contact info below).
Downtown Development Authority
Purpose
“Our goal is to improve the community in any way possible, but all leading back to an improved climate for businesses including health and manufacturing and the attraction of customers, including new residents.” said current DDA Chair, Scott Govitz.
The DDA works through the creation of a special taxing district that is established when a plan is drawn up. The district is primarily the entire business frontage along M-18, Brown Street, and Industrial Park that allows for projects and spending receipts to then improve those areas with community input.
Members
- Scott Govitz, Chair, Resident
- Ray Nau, Mayor
- Jennifer Harper, Council Member
- Shannon Sirpilla, City Manager (non-voting)
- Amy Tenwalde, Business
- Cindy Trumble, Business
- James Wyrembelski, Business
- Kurt Grove, Business
- Lou Stornello, Business
- Michael Martin, Business
- Autumn Matthews, Education
The Beaverton DDA, a separate and appointed board within the City, is comprised of two City Council members, a number of businesses owners, educators and others interested in improving the community and business climate.
Meeting Info & Minutes
DDA meetings are held at 5:15pm on the second Monday of each month at City Hall.
Community
Past Projects
- Installation of existing streetscape along M-18 and Brown Street corridor
- Parking improvements
- Tree planting
- Park improvements
- Assistance in program offerings including music events
- Farmers market
- Sound and electrical system improvements in Ross Lake Park
- Several business façade improvement grants
- Entry signs to the community
- Improvements to sidewalks
- Seasonal Building Lights
- Hanging flower baskets
- MSHDA – NEP match grants