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    About the Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance


    Founded in 2012, the MFDA focuses mainly on the Main Street Districts, and has planned and designed events and community spaces such as Cinco de Mayo, the Downtown Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, the Christmas Magic Crawl, and Freewater Square. 

    The MFDA strives to revitalize the Main Street Districts throughout Milton-Freewater. We are using the “Main Street Approach” created by the Oregon Main Street Program -a branch of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This approach serves as an all-encompassing way to allow Milton-Freewater to reach its full potential. Whether it is beautifying streets and building facades, highlighting the historical aspects of a building, or providing support for new and existing business owners, the MFDA exists to serve the community.

    Our mission to create an inviting, family-friendly and inclusive climate in Main Street Districts for new and existing businesses through improvements to infrastructure and increased promotion.

    MFDA Committees

    Design Committee

    Responsible for: educating others about good design, providing good design advice, and encouraging quality improvement to properties and public spaces, planning main street development, and motivating others to make changes.

    Organization & Outreach Committee

    Responsible for: raising money for projects and administration from donations, sponsorships, and grants; managing staff and volunteers, promoting the main street program, and managing finances and good accounting procedures.

    Promotions & Tourism Committee

    Responsible for: promoting Milton-Freewater Main Street Districts, culture, and community life for both residents and visitors.

    Economic Vitality Committee

    Responsible for: analyzing current economic condition, identifying opportunities for market growth, strengthening existing and recruiting new businesses and supporting the overall health of the district.

    MFDA Receives $200,000 Oregon Heritage Grant!!
    Oregon Heritage has awarded the Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance (MFDA) a $200,000 grant to improve two vacant properties on North Main Street. These include a remodel of 620 N. Main Street for a bakery coffee shop and interior renovation and roof repair of 514 N. Main.

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    Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance Board of Directors

    The Board of Directors for the MFDA is comprised of property owners, business owners, residents, people with a vested interest in Milton-Freewater.


    2022-2023 Board Members
    President: Julie Culjak
    Vice President: Susan Kralman
    Treasurer: Mark Driver
    Secretary: Judy Chesnut
    Members: Roger Lemstrom, Vickie Becker, Heather Oleson, Julian Perez, Mayra Torres Rodriguez
    Executive Director: Maryelizabeth E. Garcia

    Board of Directors Application

    Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance At A Glance
    The MFDA strives to revitalize the main street areas throughout Milton-Freewater. We are using the “Main Street Approach” created by the Oregon Main Street Program -a branch of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This approach serves as an all-encompassing way to allow Milton-Freewater to reach its full potential. Whether it is beautifying streets and building facades, highlighting the historical aspects of a building, or providing support for new and existing business owners, the MFDA exists to serve the community. ​ Our mission to create an inviting, family-friendly and inclusive climate in Main Street Districts for new and existing businesses through improvements to infrastructure and increased promotion.
    As a Main Street America Affiliate™, the Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance is part of a national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.