MDARD - Rural Development Fund Board

Rural Development Fund Board

The Rural Development Fund Board, housed in the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, has oversight of the Rural Development Fund. The Board is charged with advising the Department on how to distribute tax revenue collected from mines to improve and strengthen local communities. Director is a voting member and makes final decision on projects (Public Act 411 of 2012).

Statute - Public Act 411 of 2012

Summary - Rural Development Fund Act Summary

Contact

Gary McDowell, Director
Phone: 517-284-5716
mcdowellg@michigan.gov

Rural Development Fund Board Members

Justin Horvath
Lower Peninsula
Term ending 12/31/22

Margaret Minerick (R), Sagola
Upper Peninsula
Term ending 12/31/22

Laura Braun (R), Ovid
Lower Peninsula
Term ending 12/31/20

Fred Taccolini (I), Marquette
Upper Peninsula
Term ending 12/31/21

Past Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 MEETING INFORMATION

Michigan Rural Development Fund Board - September 6, 2018 Meeting Minutes

MARCH 19, 2018 MEETING INFORAMTION