Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The purpose of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is to halt property value deterioration, to increase property tax valuation in the business district, to eliminate the causes of deterioration and to promote economic growth. The DDA may acquire, own, lease, sell, construct, rehabilitate, equip, improve, maintain, or operate any building on land it may own.

The DDA is financed, from the capture of new revenues from incremental increases in property assessments occurring within the district.

DDA members are nominated by the Village President, and approved by the Village Council. The Village Council must approve the DDA improvement plan, its annual budget and its financing plan.

DDA Members
Edward Jonaitis (Chairman) 12/18/24 - 3 yr. term
Paul Mesman, Appointed 12/18/24 - 3 yr. term
Kevin Griffith, Appointed 12/18/24 - 3 yr. term
John Verplank, Appointed 12/18/24 - 3 yr. term
Ransom Leppink, Appointed 12/18/24 - 3 yr. term
Greg McKenna, Appointed 6/14/22 - 4 yr. term
Raymi Sunabi, Appointed 6/14/22 - 4 yr. term
To be appointed - 4 yr. term
Emily Griffith, Term as President

The Downtown Development Authority continuously works on projects that will make Lakeview a better place to live, work and play.

The DDA has increased public fishing access, boat docking, park improvements, and other ways to connect our downtown to the lakeshore.

Downtown Development Authority Contact Information

Downtown Development Authority Director: Manager & Chief of Police, Darin K. Dood

208 S. Lincoln Ave.
Lakeview, MI 48850

Phone: (989)352-6322
Email: manager@villageoflakeview.org