The Woodstock Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was created by an activating resolution of the Council of the City of Woodstock on November 26, 2002 pursuant to the provisions of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph III of the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia, the Downtown Development Authorities Law of the State of Georgia, O.C.G.A. § 36-42-1, et seq., as amended (the “Act”).
The DDA is tasked with the revitalization and redevelopment of the central business district of Woodstock and to promote for the public good and general welfare trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities.
DDA board members are appointed to concurrent terms by the Mayor and each Council Person and is staffed by members of the city’s Economic Development Department through an Intergovernmental Agreement adopted by the DDA Board and the City Council.
DDA BOUNDARY
DDA Agendas and Minutes
DDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lisa Morton (Jan 1, 2022-Dec 31, 2025), appointed by Mayor
Trent Chambers (Jan 1, 2022-Dec 31, 2025), appointed by Ward 1
David Leggett, Board Vice-Chair (Jan 1, 2020-Dec 31, 2023), appointed by Ward 2
Spencer Nix, Board Chair (Jan 1, 2022-Dec 31, 2025), appointed by Ward 3
Jason Sheetz (Jan 1, 2020-Dec 31, 2023), appointed Sept 12, 2022 by Ward 4
Melissa Madigan, Board Treasurer (Jan 1, 2022-Dec 31, 2025), appointed by Ward 5
Dwight Waggener (Jan 1, 2020-Dec 31, 2023), appointed by Ward 6
Additional elected and staff positions are as follows:
David Potts, City Council Liaison
Sylvia Breitbart, Board Secretary (elected), ED Program Manager (staff)
Brian Stockton, Executive Director, Economic Development Director (staff)
Madison Beaulieu, Made Mercantile/ED Operations Manager (staff)
Kyle Bennett, ED Tourism Manager (staff)
Ingrid Smith, ED Marketing Manager (staff)