City Council approves expanding Midtown reinvestment zone board to 11 members

The City Council on Sept. 3, 2026 approved an ordinance to increase the number of members on the board of directors for Reinvestment Zone No. 31 (Midtown) to 11 members. The measure was read into the record and taken up in a brief special session called to address board composition and representation; the clerk stated the motion passed after a second and a vote.

Miak Karrama, who identified herself as a member of the advisory board for Turs, testified in favor of the change and said the expansion would improve alignment with elected representation and give neighbors a greater voice. "Se recomienda que se extienda el TIR a 2060, que esto incluirá 500000 dólares más del fondo general en los próximos 40 años," Karrama said, urging officials to prioritize investments that benefit nearby residents and to address concerns about displacement tied to Midtown development. The transcript does not record a roll‑call tally or list the mover and seconder for the motion.