Overview
The DDA consists of the mayor and eight members appointed by the mayor. At least five of the eight members shall be persons having an interest in the DDA development district. Terms of office are four years.
The City of Ionia has a large Downtown Development Authority District that extends through the downtown and to the main commercial and industrial corridors of the City. View the DDA District Map (PDF) for reference.
The DDA is responsible for:
- Acting as the planning body for future development in the DDA district
- Developing plans for marketing the downtown and its businesses