Downtown Advisory Board
Board Responsibilities
The Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) acts as a deliberative and review body representing the interests of downtown property owners, residents and merchants (the downtown community). This board is composed of seven (7) members, with one (1) member representing the hospitality industry; one (1) member representing the retail industry; one (1) member being a property owner; one (1) member living in the Downtown Overlay District (DO); and three (3) members serving at large with a vested interest in the DO District. Members serve two-year terms.
Downtown Advisory Board Application for Appointment
Mural Grant
The Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) is offering matching funding for up to three mural projects, with a total of $1,500 being awarded in 2025. Funding will be awarded based on the quantity of applications submitted. Mural funding will go to support NEW mural designs only. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until October 17, 2025 or until funds run out. Applications will be considered at the DAB’s regularly scheduled meetings (third Monday of the month). To be considered please submit your application to sarah.runyon@pittks.org.
Download 2025 Mural Grant Application
Meeting Time & Location
Third Monday of each month
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meetings are held at rotating downtown business locations.
Upcoming Meetings:
- Monday, October 20, 2025 – TOAST, 401 North Broadway
- Monday, November 17, 2025 – Memorial Auditorium, 503 North Pine
- Monday, December 15, 2025 – Block22, 402 North Broadway
Downtown Pittsburg Strategic Plan
On Tuesday, October 22, Olsson presented the final draft of their Downtown Strategic Plan to the City Commission during a special study session. The City Commission voted unanimously to accept the strategic plan during their regularly scheduled meeting. City staff and stakeholders will work together in the coming months and years to utilize the plan to guide future project planning in the downtown district.
Download Strategic Plan Document
Small Business Saturday
Join us for Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 29. Make plans to shop local and support our businesses right here in Pittsburg.
Holiday Window Display Contest
Sign up your business to participate in our Holiday Window Display Contest sponsored by the Downtown Advisory Board!
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following board approval.
Agendas
Meeting Notes
Members
- Stephanie Watts (at large), Downtown Chair
- TreAnna Mulkin (at large), Downtown Co-Chair
- Darcie Shultz (downtown resident), Secretary
- McKayla Crystal (property owner)
- Blaise Main (hospitality)
- Trista Shuster (at large)
- Skip Urich (retail)