February 10th, 2022


February 10th, 2022

Tonight's board meeting was quite the party! Had a ton of people showing up curious to hear about the newly proposed DDA that Supervisor Deb is looking to get started.
 
-Purpose of the DDA (Downtown development Authority) is to promote economic development, prevent property values from decreasing. Help with signage, bike paths, improving parks and public lots. Demolishing dilapidated buildings, repurpose failed businesses/salvageable buildings.
The supervisor sits on the board along with 8 others who are selected. Residents who own property within the DDA and are interested in being involved with the decisions that are made. They're still in the process of forming the committee so if you're interested please get in touch with Debra Crowe Belles
 
-Lots of questions regarding taxes, but rest assured nobody's taxes will be raised because of this. Nobody's houses will be bought out from under them, there is zero intent to buy properties or take people's homes.
-This has nothing to do with zoning laws, this won't change zoning of your area at all.
 
-No current budget for the DDA, but the plan is to start small and as the areas within the DDA are improved, as business grow and property values increase, the increased taxes from those specific areas will go towards helping the DDA improve MORE businesses/land within the specified areas.
 
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In addition to the discussion regarding the DDA, two buildings were approved for demolition in the near future? both buildings have been condemned and empty for several years and are just an eyesore to the community. These buildings reside at 22 E Alden ave & 4 Brandon St

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