Main Street Board
Term of Office: Two Years
Meeting Schedule: Monthly, 1st Monday, 4 p.m.
Responsible for Board: Jennifer Eckermann
The Main Street Board will meet Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the first floor conference room at City Hall, located at 200 W. Vulcan. Use Entrance B off of Vulcan Street to access the conference room. Click here for a copy of the agenda.
The Main Street Board oversees the activities of the Main Street Manager and develops plans and programs to stimulate both historic preservation and economic vitality for downtown Brenham. The plans and programs must meet the Texas Historical Commission's criteria for Main Street communities.
Board Members
Term Expires
Jay Alexander
Karen Holle
Greg Wise
John Hermann
Tom D. Whitehead
Leslie Harrell
Ted Dinkins
Robin Cook
Ex-Officio Members
Terry Roberts, City Manager
Joy Fuchs
Nine members are appointed to two-year, staggered terms by the City Council. These members shall be knowledgeable about downtown, marketing, financing, historic preservation or other disciplines important to the purpose and scope of the Board. All two-year terms expire in December of the appropriate calendar year.
The Board makes recommendations to the City Council on appropriate policies and plans for downtown development; works with the Convention and Visitors' Bureau to recommend and implement marketing strategies for downtown Brenham that will improve sales and create a positive public image; and develops financial assistance programs for downtown property owners.
To go to Main Street Brenham's page, please click here.