JCDA... ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND

The Johnson City Development Authority (JCDA) was organized in the Fall of 1989 for the purpose of carrying out development and redevelopment activities throughout the City of Johnson City with special attention to the downtown area.  The establishment of the JCDA was the result of a year-long task force study conducted by the Chamber of Commerce in which a large number of citizens, community leaders and elected officials participated enabling legislation from the State of Tennessee outline the parameters of the JCDA's activities and authority.

The Board currently consists of 16 members appointed to three (3) year terms by the City Commission.  A set of by-laws adopted by the Board governs the operations and procedures of the organization, and an Executive Director administers the daily activities.

The JCDA will:  (1)  provide assistance to investors and businesses seeking to locate and to expand in Johnson City and selected geographic areas (i.e. downtown);  (2)  make recommendations and implement projects to improve the business climate and overall appearance of downtown; and  (3)  recruit business and development projects to downtown.