Under the authority of Michigan Act 381, Public Acts of 1996 the City of Essexville formed its Brownfield Redevelopment Authority ("BRA") on February 10, 1998. The BRA has the authority to facilitate the implementation of Brownfield plans relating to the designation and treatment of Brownfield redevelopment zones and to promote the revitalization of environmentally distressed areas.  Presently, the BRA has authorized, and received state approval for, Brownfield Plans for two local businesses.

Under authority of Act 381 the City Council appointed the City of Essexville Downtown Development Authority to serve as the BRA.
 

Roger Rosebush, Chair
Charles "Pete" Campbell, Vice Chair
Judy Hansford, Secretary
William Hydorn
Robert Jaenicke
Kristyn Sherman
Tom Jacobs
Dan Hansford, City Manager

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Permanent Appointment (Title V, Chapter 6 of the City Code)