Business, Residents and Government Working for a Better Bethesda
Bethesda Urban Partnership is governed by an 11-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: Christopher Bruch, Optional Method Developer Representative
Vice Chair: Anne Mead, The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce Representative
Treasurer: Peter M. Hodgson, Optional Method Developer Representative
Secretary: Andy O'Hare, Residential Representative from Neighborhood Adjacent to Urban District
Board Members
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
Mark A. Kramer, Small Business Representative
Jane G. Mahaffie, Optional Method Developer Representative
Thomas Murphy, The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce Representative
Downtown Bethesda