The Downtown Development Authority’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and develop a positive image of Downtown Monroe for residents, businesses and visitors by promoting cultural and economic growth in the downtown area. In order to achieve its mission, the DDA has adopted the Main Street Four-Point Approach which integrates organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring to achieve preservation and revitalization within the downtown area. It is essential that the comprehensiveness of the Main Street Four-Point Approach is understood, and that each area receives the attention that it needs.

Organization Committee

Builds consensus and cooperation among the many groups and individuals who have a role in the revitalization process. Handles policy and other structural duties within the program.

  • Jim Petrangelo, Chairperson
  • Bill Hassett
  • Frank Wszelaki

Promotion Committee

Markets the DDA district’s assets to customers, potential investors, new business, local citizens, and visitors through image and retail promotions as well as special events.

  • Janet Berns, Chairperson
  • Mary Gail Beneteau
  • John Patterson
  • Amanda Phebus
  • Mike Trapp
  • Megan Krzyske

Design Committee

Enhances the physical appearance of the commercial district through historic preservation education, architectural assistance, public space decoration and design regulation and review.

  • Barb Harrington, Chairperson
  • Michelle Cloutier
  • Cheri Weakly
  • Carol Lenox-Carlton
  • Dale Woolace

Economic Restructuring Committee

Strengthens the district’s existing economic base while finding ways to expand it to meet new opportunities and challenges from outlying development.

  • Ken Wickenheiser, Chairperson
  • Mary Gail Beneteau
  • Janet Berns
  • Barry Kinsey
  • Jack Marcero
  • Pam Stanley
  • Cheri Weakly

Capital Improvements Committee

Determines, funds and/or organizes public improvements within the DDA district.

  • Rick Floraday, Chairperson
  • Michelle Cloutier
  • John Iacoangeli
  • Barry Kinsey
  • Kimberle Daniels

Façade Grant Committee

Facilitates the MSM/DDA’s Façade Improvement Program and recommends projects to the MSM/DDA Board for funding.

  • Rick Floraday, Chairperson
  • Mary Gail Beneteau
  • Michelle Cloutier