Action Summary:
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Candidates to fill the vacancies on Downtown Development Authority and Development Authority of Powder Springs
MIT
MIT Supported - Mark All Applicable
☐ Critical Staffing Needs (staffing shortages, retention)
☐ Financial Stability/Sustainability (diverse tax base)
☐ Safety & Protecting Community (code enforcement, stormwater)
☒ Commercial Development
☒ Downtown Development
☐ Tourism (increase share; museum should equitably represent community; events)
☐ Downtown Parking (address parking needs)
☐ Youth Program/Council (community center for youth and seniors; learning gap)
☐ Prepare for Growth and Development (infrastructure in place; annexation; curb cuts; recycling, signage)
staffnotes
Staff Notes
The Economic Development Office along with members of city council and downtown development consultant interviewed several members to fill the vacancies on the Downtown Development Authority and the Development Authority of Powder Springs. The following individuals are the nominees:
Maeghan Jones , owner of Maxmize HQ, outside the city limits - DDA
Wayland Jordan, retired military and DOD, inside the city limits - DDA
Tom Vonk, Business Owner of Hair Salon, inside city limits, - DAPS
Martine Charles, mortgage broker, inside city limits, - DAPS
Shermaine Williams, financial services and stenographer, inside city limits, - DAPS