Downtown Development Authority

Responsibilities:

The DDA’s mission is to oversee the revitalization and redevelopment of the central business district and to develop and promote for the public good and general welfare, trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities.

Composition:

Members must either own a business or have an economic interest in the downtown. A member of the City Council is permitted to serve on the DDA.

Meetings:

The DDA board meets the 4th Monday of each month at 6:15 pm at the Holt-Bishop Justice Center located at 101 Main Street, Villa Rica, GA 30180. The public is invited to attend.

Appointment Term

Term: 4 years | 7 Members | Recommended by board members | Approved by City Council.

Members:

• Brandon Swafford   01/01/2023 – 12/31/2026
• Andre Westfield 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2027
• Ellen Wynn McBrayer   01/27/2020 – 05/31/2026
• Barbara Daniell, Secretary 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2027
• Michael Rickman, Treasurer 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2027
• Marisol Melendez, Chair  04/26/2021 – 04/26/2025
• Sandy Minor. Co-Chair 11/22/2021 – 11/22/2025

Anyone interested in serving on the Downtown Development Authority will need to complete an application and submit to the City Clerk Theresa Campbell. Her email is tcampbell@villarica.gov or you can deliver the application to City Hall.

Download the application below:
Application