Midtown is the cultural hub of Sacramento, home to a diverse array of housing, businesses, restaurants, bars and shops, with a curated blend of cutting edge development and historic properties. Since our formation in 1985, the Midtown Association has facilitated the thoughtful growth and preservation of Midtown, enriching the lives of visitors and community members. As the owners association for two Property Business Improvement Districts (PBID) and two Restaurant Business Improvement Districts (BID), Midtown Association is the organization behind many incredible landscaping and lighting projects, efforts to keep our community clean and safe, and acts as the voice of the community to create a vibrant and lively neighborhood full of character.
Annual Reports
Midtown Sacramento PBID Corporation dba Midtown Association provides an annual report to our
stakeholders with updates on key community projects.
Our Leadership
Typically held quarterly, the Board of Directors meets to ensure compliance with the PBID Management Plan, provide support to major initiatives or developments, and to conduct the annual business of the corporation including audits and elections.
Executive Committee
Marisa Meredith
Chair
SKK Developments
Mike Testa
Vice Chair
Visit Sacramento
Laura Lewis
Secretary
SMUD
Ken Turton
Treasurer
Turton Commercial Real Estate
Beth Hassett
Past Chair
WEAVE, Inc.
John Hodgson
The Hodgson Company
Steve Johns
Sutter Health Valley Area
John Pappas
Pappas Investments
Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum
City of Sacramento
Board of Directors
Kimio Bazett
Midtown Central Chair
The Golden Bear
Jim Cornett
Midtown Nighttime Economy Chair
Harlow's
John Fraser
California State Parks
David Heitstuman
LGBT Center
Mike Heller
Heller Pacific/Loftworks
Lisa Hinz
Sacramento Regional Transit
Steve Johns
Sutter Health Valley Area
Sara Lebastchi
D & S Development
Doug McCarley
Department of General Services
Leyne Milstein
City of Sacramento
John Mikacich
Limelight
Bay Miry
Bardis & Miry Development
Nikky Mohanna
Mohanna Development
Stacy Paragary
Midtown Sutter Chair
Paragary Restaurant Group
Scott Rasmussen
Ravel Rasmussen
Randy Sater
Stonebridge Properties
Supervisor Phil Serna
County of Sacramento
Allison Yee-Garcia
SAFE Credit Union
Peggy Ygbuhay
Union Pacific
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Midtown Association is committed to cultivating an empathetic culture where creativity and vibrancy thrive through diversity, equity, and inclusion. We draw on who we are, our experiences, and the love we have for our community to create a welcoming space for everyone. While we know we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we are investing in our community to make a difference. Read more about how Midtown Association is taking action to create space for everyone.
Learn MoreOur Staff
The Midtown team is a small but mighty office of creative, civically engaged, high-performing, ethical employees who truly care about their community. Our team works well together because we hold ourselves accountable to strong project management and complement one another’s strengths. We really enjoy what we do and find ourselves laughing often. Our organization has been identified as a “Best Place to Work” by the Sacramento Business Journal.
Emily Baime Michaels (she/her)
Executive Director
Jameson Parker (he/him)
Deputy Director
Amy Eubank (she/her)
Associate Director of Operations & Placemaking
Amanda Sawasy (she/her)
Associate Director of Events & Markets
Vince Marchese (he/him)
Associate Director of Communications
Ismael Lepe Jones
Senior Manager of Events & Markets
Cody Ochoa (he/him)
Senior Manager of Placemaking & Mobility
Luis Villa (he/him)
Senior Clean & Safe Manager
Anna Burke (she/her)
Communications Manager
Jess Dressel
Administrative & Operations Manager
Jodie Miller (she/her)
Creative Manager
Karina Raymundo (she/her)
Advocacy and Stakeholder Affairs Manager
Katey Purcell
Administrative Coordinator
Ivan Espinoza
Clean & Safe Foreman
Joel De Santiago
Assistant Foreman
Armando Rodriguez (he/him)
Senior Safety Lead
Will Buford
Safety Lead
Saul Palacios
Maintenance Lead
Brandon Stebbins
Maintenance Lead
Our Committees
Typically held quarterly, the below committees meet to discuss needs specific to their geographic areas of our community. These committees provide access to fellow stakeholders, Midtown Association staff, elected officials, and partner public agencies such as the Sacramento Police Department. Email info@exploremidtown.org if you are interested in joining a committee.
Midtown Parks
Generally held three times per year, the Midtown Parks board meets to guide fundraising events
and activities.
Midtown Sutter Committee
Typically held quarterly, the Midtown Sutter Restaurant BID Committee meets regarding the joint efforts and interests of the Sutter District restaurants, bounded from J to N along 28th Street.
Midtown Central Committee
Typically held quarterly, the Midtown Central Restaurant BID Committee meets regarding the joint efforts and interests of the Midtown Central restaurants, bounded from 20th to
24th along K Street.
Midtown Committee
Typically held quarterly, the Midtown PBID Committee is open to all business and property owners located within the Midtown PBID with opportunities to discuss joint programming and promotions, public safety, policy matters and public space improvements.
Alhambra Committee
Typically held quarterly, the Alhambra PBID Committee is open to all business and property owners located within the Alhambra PBID with opportunities to discuss joint programming and promotions, public safety, policy matters and public space improvements.
16M Committee
Typically held quarterly, the 16M PBID Committee is open to all business and property owners located within the 16M PBID with opportunities to discuss joint programming and promotions, public safety, policy matters and public space improvements.
Nighttime Economy
Generally held quarterly, the Nighttime and Economy committee meets to advocate for small independent venues, ensure e-permit operators are informed of current regulations, and to collaborate with regulatory agencies.
Our Services
Midtown Services
The Midtown Association provides Property Business Improvement District specific services to assessed commercial properties located within the Midtown Zone. These properties are indicated in the red area on the map above and are generally bound by 16th street, J street, 29th street and R street. These services include maintenance, safety, streetscape, placemaking, capital investments, advocacy and communication. Learn more about Midtown Association services , review the PBID management plan, or learn more about what agency is responsible for what. The Midtown Association welcomes your involvement, questions or comments. To request non emergency clean and safe services, email dispatch@exploremidtown.org. If you’re not sure who to contact, please send email us at info@exploremidtown.org.
Alhambra Services
The Midtown Association provides Property Business Improvement District specific services to assessed commercial properties located within the Alhambra Zone. These properties are indicated in the light blue area on the map above and are generally bound by J street, 30th street, Stockton Blvd and R street. These services include maintenance, safety, streetscape, placemaking, capital investments, advocacy and communication. A portion of this district does not receive certain maintenance and safety services in order to focus on the long term enhancement of Stockton Blvd. Learn more about Midtown Association services, review the PBID management plan, or learn more about what agency is responsible for what. The Midtown Association welcomes your involvement, questions or comments. To request non emergency clean and safe services, email dispatch@alhambracorridor.com. If you’re not sure who to contact, please send email us at info@exploremidtown.org.
16M Services
The Midtown Association provides Property Business Improvement District specific services to assessed commercial properties located within the 16M Zone. These properties are indicated in the dark blue area on the map above and are generally bound by H street, C street and concentrate along 16th street. These services include maintenance, safety, streetscape, placemaking, capital investments, advocacy and communication. Learn more about Midtown Association services, review the PBID management plan, or learn more about what agency is responsible for what. The Midtown Association welcomes your involvement, questions or comments. To request non emergency clean and safe services, email 16m@exploremidtown.org. If you’re not sure who to contact, please send email us at info@exploremidtown.org.
Midtown Sutter Business Improvement Area Services
The Midtown Association provides Business Improvement District specific services to assessed restaurants located within the Midtown Sutter Business Improvement District. These restaurants are indicated in the red striped area on the map above. These services include promotions, events, lighting, enhanced security, and beautification. Learn more about the Midtown Sutter Business Improvement Area district, Midtown Association services , or learn more about what agency is responsible for what. The Midtown Association welcomes your involvement, questions or comments. To request non emergency clean and safe services, email dispatch@exploremidtown.org. If you’re not sure who to contact, please send email us at info@exploremidtown.org
Midtown Central Business Improvement Area Services
The Midtown Association provides Business Improvement District specific services to assessed restaurants located within the Midtown Central Business Improvement Area. These restaurants are indicated in the red dotted area on the map above. These services include promotions, events, lighting, enhanced security, and beautification. Learn more about the Central Midtown Business Improvement District, Midtown Association services or learn more about what agency is responsible for what. The Midtown Association welcomes your involvement, questions or comments. To request non emergency clean and safe services, email dispatch@exploremidtown.org. If you’re not sure who to contact, please send email us at info@exploremidtown.org.
Midtown Parks Services
Midtown Parks is the 501(c)(3) arm of the Midtown Association with the mission to increase health and community engagement by investing in Midtown’s Parks and public spaces. Learn more about Midtown parks and make a donation and review the Midtown Parks prospectus. The Midtown Association welcomes your involvement, questions or comments. If you’re not sure who to contact, please send email us at info@exploremidtown.org.