DDA Could Send New TIF Plan to November Ballot
By Beth Milligan | June 19, 2026
Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members will vote to approve a new tax increment financing (TIF) plan that would replace TIF 97 at their 9am meeting today (Friday). If adopted, the TIF plan – which Executive Director Harry Burkholder says is a “back-to-basics” approach emphasizing infrastructure investment, day-to-day upkeep, and revenue-sharing with local partners – would go to voters this November for approval.
Board members will also hear several downtown project updates – including a recommendation from the city’s Complete Streets Advisory Committee to keep State Street two-way – and approve funding a retail market study.
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