The Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was organized on April 19, 1982 to act as a downtown development authority under Michigan Public Act 197 of 1975, with the following responsibilities:
• to correct and prevent deterioration in the downtown development district;
• to encourage historic preservation;
• to create and implement development plans, and;
• to promote economic growth.
To review Michigan statute governing downtown development authorities, click HERE.
The Charlevoix DDA has invested over $100 million in the infrastructure of Downtown Charlevoix since its inception.
The Charlevoix DDA is made up of nine members, eight of whom are appointed by the Mayor. The Mayor serves as the ninth member. Mayor-appointed members serve four year terms. Members may be reappointed at the conclusion of the term. The Mayor serves as long as he or she holds office. Members are not subject to term limits of any kind. DDA members elect a chairperson, vice chairperson and secretary/treasurer. The current Charlevoix DDA membership is as follows:
| NAME |
TERM EXPIRES |
| Hugh Mason, Chairperson |
April 2015 |
| Jeannine Wallace, Vice-Chairperson |
April 2012 |
| Kirby Dipert, Secretary/Treasurer |
April 2014 |
| Dan Barron |
April 2013 |
| Norman L. (Boogie) Carlson, Mayor |
N/A |
| Fred DiMartino |
April 2012 |
| Gina Whitney |
April 2014 |
| Todd Wyett |
April 2013 |
| John Yaroch |
April 2015 |
For a complete listing of past members of the Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority and their terms, click HERE. |
