Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
The Southgate Downtown Development Authority's mission is to strengthen the economic vitality of the District by creating an environment that promotes commerce, enhances aesthetics, explores mixed-use development and encourages stakeholder participation.
DDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| First Name | Last Name | Position | Term | Term Exp. | Business |
| Joseph | Kuspa | Chairman | Mayor | ||
| Brian | Batko | Vice-Chairman | 4 years | Dec-24 | Resident |
| Wally | Kleit | 4 years | Dec-24 | Remax Innovation | |
| Alexander | Leonard | 4 years | Dec-26 | Fudgy's Ice Cream | |
| Bruce | Genthe | 4 years | Dec-24 | Dick Genthe Chevrolet | |
| Jeff | Taylor | 4 years | Dec-25 | World of Games | |
| Ron | Moran | 4 years | Dec-26 | Ghafari Associates | |
| Lauren | Moser | 4 years | Dec-24 | Hair Lab Detroit Barber College | |
| Mohammad | Abdorabboh | 4 years | Dec-26 | GNC & Metro Jiu-Jitsu |