Job Development Authority (JDA)
This board was created as an arm of the City of Buffalo in order to implement a community assessment and strategic plan.
Their mission: "To assist and promote growth in our community by bridging people and opportunities, attracting new families and businesses to Buffalo, while sustaining and promoting existing businesses and residents."
The City of Buffalo Job Development Authority (JDA) meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM at the Community Center. The Public is welcome to attend.
This website is funded by the Buffalo Job Development Authority through city sales tax dollars.
The City of Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of age, sex, national origin, religion, race, handicap, disability, or other protected groups under federal, state, or local laws.
Board Members and Contact Information:
For JDA Grant Program Information, see the attached documents below and the JDA Grant Request embedded below or use this link
Contact Info
Jodi Sehpardson
Chairperson
mjshep4@gmail.com
Flint Kasowski
Vice Chairperson
701-371-0813 - cell
fkasowski@ictc.com
Carolyn Marcks
Member
701-371-4578-cell
ckdostert@hotmail.com
Todd Combs
Treasurer
602-590-6281 - cell
todd.combs@hotmail.com
Jerry South
Member
jjsouth5.2@gmail.com
Kayla Lawson
Secretary
701-238-1504 - cell
kjkilloran@outlook.com
Don Peterson
Member
701-238-2828 - cell
dlp9600jd@yahoo.com
Harmony Richman
Website Admin
buffalond@ictc.com
Related Documents
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JDA Grant Program Info
- Donation/Grant Request ( PDF / 144 KB / Posted 3:08 pm, August 19, 2025 )
- Business Improvement Grant Policy ( PDF / 262 KB / Posted 3:07 pm, August 19, 2025 )
- Job Development Authority By-Laws ( PDF / 1,747 KB )