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Craig Schmidt re‑elected DDA chair; John Strayer elected vice chair; long‑time member Steffey honored

Fenton Downtown Development Authority · April 21, 2026
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Summary

The board elected Craig Schmidt as chairman and John Strayer as vice‑chairman. Chair Schmidt announced that Terry Steffey is retiring from the DDA and thanked him for years of service to the board and planning commission.

By motion the board elected Craig Schmidt as Chairman and John Strayer as Vice‑Chairman. The initial motions were made and supported during the meeting (motions recorded as by Osborn/Johnson and Bertschy/Osborn respectively) and carried by voice vote.

Chair Craig Schmidt used the meeting to acknowledge Terry Steffey's retirement from the DDA. "This is Terry Steffey's last DDA meeting," Schmidt said, thanking Steffey for his years of community service and his work on the gazebo and planning efforts. The meeting adjourned shortly after the acknowledgement.

The elections were recorded in the minutes and the board proceeded with other agenda items including budget votes and event funding.