Business, Residents and Government Working for a Better Bethesda
Bethesda Urban Partnership is governed by an 10-member board of directors drawn from the business and residential communities that Bethesda serves. Funding for urban district activities comes from a special tax on properties within the urban district, fees from the parking lot district and charges to "optional method" real estate developers for maintenance services. Sponsorships for Bethesda UP events and activities are also important components of our funding mix.
Executive Committee
Chair: Anne Mead, The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce Representative
Vice Chair: Andy O'Hare, Residential Representative from Neighborhood Adjacent to Urban District
Treasurer: Peter M. Hodgson, Optional Method Developer Representative
Secretary: Mark A. Kramer, Small Business Representative
Board Members
Christopher Bruch, Optional Method Developer Representative
J. Dawn Elder, Residential Representative from Planning Area
Kenneth B. Hartman, Non-voting County Executive Representative
Elaine Joost, Residential Representative within Urban District
Marc Korman, Citizens Advisory Board Representative
Jane G. Mahaffie, Optional Method Developer Representative
Patrick O'Neill, The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce Representative
The Bethesda Urban Partnership meets the third Tuesday of every month beginning at 7:45am in the Bethesda Urban Partnership conference room. Meetings are open to the public.
