The Downtown Development Authority's (DDA) mission is to promote economic growth and revitalization in Downtown Royal Oak. The DDA will accomplish this mission by:
Improving and maintaining a solid and user-friendly infrastructure
Marketing Downtown Royal Oak to consumers and businesses
Encouraging preservation of Royal Oak's downtown
By fulfilling this mission, and DDA will enhance not only downtown, but the entire City of Royal Oak.
The City of Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority is under the supervision and control of a board consisting of the city manager and eight or 10 members as determined by the city commission. Members are appointed by the city manager, subject to approval by the city commission.
The authority meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Members who serve three full consecutive terms may be reappointed at the discretion of the city commission.
Board Information
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown, Jen | Resident | 12 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2028 | Active | City Manager |
| DuBuc, Kyle | Member At Large | 12 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2029 | Active | City Manager |
| Dunstan, Jay | Business Owner | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Active | City Manager |
| Grochowski, Niccolas | City Manager | 09 Dec 2025 | 31 Dec 9999 | Active | |
| Keith, Michael | Business Owner | 12 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2028 | Active | |
| Kremer, Isaac | Ex-Officio (staff) | 09 Oct 2025 | 31 Dec 9999 | Active | |
| LoGrasso, Salvatore | Business Interest | 12 Jan 2026 | 31 Dec 2029 | Active | |
| Sophiea, Michael L. | Business Owner | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Active | City Manager |
| Vanneste, Mark | Business Owner | 01 Jan 2023 | 31 Dec 2026 | Active | City Manager |
| Walker, Adrian | Member At Large | 15 Jul 2025 | 31 Dec 2028 | Active | |
| Yezbick, Anthony A. | Business Owner | 01 Jan 2024 | 31 Dec 2027 | Active |
