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DDD Board of Commissioners The Downtown Development District of New Orleans is governed by an 11 member volunteer Board of Commissioners. Board members are appointed by the Mayor of New Orleans, with input from civic groups and approval by the City Council. Downtown's State Senator and State Representative each appoint a member as well. The DDD Board of Commissioners for July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010:  | Chair Ron Gardner
Vice-Chancellor, LSU Health Sciences Center
|  | Vice-Chair Jade Brown-Russell
Attorney, Adams and Reese
|  | Secretary-Treasurer Carla Major
Vice President, Human Resources and Community Relations, Harrah's Casino
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Tracie Boutte
Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Entergy
|  | Commissioner Barbara Motley
Proprietor, Le Chat Noir
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| Commissioner Judy Y. Barrasso
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, LLC | 
| Commissioner Darryl Berger, Jr.
Darryl Berger Companies |  | Commissioner James P. McNamara
Exchange Equity, LLC
|  | Commissioner Karyn Kearney
Senior Vice President, Audubon Institute Aquarium of the Americas | 
| Commissioner Tod Chambers
General Manager, Roosevelt Hotel
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"I not only have my business downtown, but I live downtown! I am enjoying being a part of the revitalization of the warehouse/arts district as a gallery owner."
-Jean Bragg, owner, Jean Bragg Gallery
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From the Ground Up
With an array of economic development programs, beautification services and feet on the street for enhanced public safety, the Downtown Development District has been a key player in moving Downtown New Orleans forward. The future holds tremendous opportunity and the DDD is helping turn these possibilities into realities, one at a time, from the ground up.
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