Our Mission

The purpose of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) is to develop the economic, cultural and historic resources of Downtown Dover, to increase business/job opportunities and to develop the commercial and residential potential of the Central Dover area. The DDP strives to protect and enhance the historic architectural and community qualities of the Downtown consistent with the guiding principles of the National Main Street program.

The Initial Partnership Board of Directors

Sophia R. Russell City Council Member	David Anderson City Council Member	Dave Bonar City Council Member
Scott Koenig Acting City Manager	Anne Marie Townshend City Planner	Laura Simmons State of DE Representative
Gary Patterson Resident of Downtown Dover	Gregory V. Moore Downtown Business	Cindy Small Cultural Arts Representative
Paul Lakeman CEO Bayhealth	Maxine Lewis Downtown Business	Joe McDaniel Financial Services Professional
Dr. William Johnston President Wesley College	Michael Harrington Downtown Business	Gerri Street Downtown Business
Lucy Findlay Downtown Business	Anita Evans Financial Service Professional	Carlton E. Carey, Sr Mayor, City of Dover