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WHO WE ARE The board of directors and team are
here to serve the Downtown Community.
The DDA is the downtown management The DDA Board is composed of seven
organization, created by the State of Florida members appointed by the City
in 1971 in response to an overwhelming need Commission. Board terms are three
and desire from property and business owners consecutive years based on State
for oversight and economic development of Statute. To qualify for appointment,
downtown. Charged with reinvesting the ad prospective members must reside,
valorem tax (which funds the DDA) back into the have their business, or own property in
downtown, the DDA focuses on three main areas Delray Beach, four of the seven to be
of interest to help promote downtown property and in the Downtown Development Authority
business owners within the DDA District. Through area. The DDA Board meets the second
Marketing, Placemaking, and Economic Vitality, Monday of each month at 12 pm, and
the DDA stimulates, enhances, and sustains the the meeting is open to the public.
economic strength of Downtown Delray Beach and
the quality of life enjoyed by locals and visitors. DDA BOARD 2021-2022
Peter Arts, Chairman
Al Costilo, Vice Chairman
Mavis Benson, Treasurer
John Conde, Secretary
Frank Frione, Board Member
Rocco Mangel, Board Member
Mark Denkler, Board Member
DDA TEAM
Laura Simon, Exec. Director
Marusca Gatto, Downtown Activation Mgr
Kellie Ames, Marketing Manager
BJ Sklar, Visitor Center Coordinator
Simone Stewart, Program Coordinator
Liliana Fino, Ops Administrator
MISSION Stimulate, enhance, and sustain the economic vitality of downtown Delray Beach and the
STATEMENT quality of life enjoyed by locals and visitors.
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