The Downtown Sheridan Association is seeking support for a petition to the City Council requesting that a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) be created. Attached you will find the following documents to assist you in deciding whether to support this effort:

1.	a summary of the reasons for creating a Downtown Development Authority,
2.	a Petition to the City Council requesting that the DDA be created,
3.	a map outlining the boundaries of the proposed DDA
4.	an ordinance by which the Council would adopt the DDA

The formation of a DDA is a logical and exciting next step for the preservation and enhancement of a vibrant and healthy downtown Sheridan. It is a practical and efficient method to build upon the many years of hard work which have already been dedicated to the downtown area by the businessmen and women of this City, its elected officials, and the Downtown Sheridan Association. You can indicate your support of downtown Sheridan as an economically strong center for this community by signing the attached petition. Thank you for speaking up for Sheridan!