The West Milwaukee Community Development Authority (CDA) is currently accepting applications for an open Commissioner position!
The CDA has the power to issue revenue bonds to provide financing for qualified redevelopment projects to be constructed by private developers, including elimination or prevention of substandard, deteriorated, unsanitary and blighted areas; the provision and retention of gainful employment opportunities for the citizens of the Village; an increase in the tax base; and the stimulation of the flow of investment capital to the Village with result and beneficial effects upon the economy in the Village. The CDA’s primary role has been to facilitate borrowing for infrastructure and acquisition costs related to redevelopment projects in the Tax Increment Finance Districts and Environmental Remediation District, as well as reviewing and providing direction on specific redevelopment proposals in these areas.
The Community Development Authority consists of seven (7) members, including the Village President who serves as Chairperson, two (2) appointed member of the Village Board, and four (4) citizen appointees with background and experience with financing of projects. Currently, there are only five (5). The WMCDA meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the West Milwaukee Community Centre’.
If you live in West Milwaukee and are interested in applying for the CDA, please contact the Clerk’s Department for more information and/or an application. The Village President makes appointments, subject to confirmation by the Village Board.
Please click here for more information on the CDA and other committees within the Village of West Milwaukee.