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Downtown Development Authority
History
The DDA, established in 1972, is a Special District that levies property taxes within a defined boundary that includes the city’s central business district for the purpose of promoting and supporting the core downtown business area through the management and operation of events, marketing, the Downtown Farmers’ Market and other activities.
Seated in front row: Michael Sznapstajler, Sheryl A. Cook
Back row: Tammy M. Kozinski, Joseph Hopkins, Commissioner Quanita May
Local Government Agency
- Established by Special Act of State of Florida in 1972
- Governed by Subpart E of the city of Daytona Beach’s Charter
- The DDA is an independent, special taxing District
Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach
A focus of the DDA is to market and promote the historic Beach Street retail area, located between Bay Street and Orange Avenue, in Downtown Daytona Beach. The Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach boasts more than 60 shops, restaurants, attractions and services, plus our exceptional Farmers’ Market—all in a splendid waterfront setting. For more information, visit the Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach’s website.
Current Members
| Member | Position | Background |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Sznapstajler | Chair | |
| Sheryl A. Cook | Vice Chair | Co-owner and President of Tom Cook Jeweler, a Downtown Daytona Beach retail business |
| Quanita May | City Commissioner | Owner of Quanita’s Executive Wellness Coaching Fitness and Premier Ballroom Studio |
| Tammy M. Kozinski | Owner of Sweet Marlays’ Coffee Shop, a Downtown Daytona Beach business | |
| Joseph Hopkins | Civil Engineer, Downtown Daytona Beach property owner and operator of WROD Radio. |
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