Charleston Urban Renewal Authority (CURA)

Ronald Butlin, Executive Director
Carla Anderson, Office Secretary

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority administers plans for five urban renewal areas. In these areas, the Authority oversees economic redevelopment efforts including infrastructure improvements, land use regulations and renovation or removal of blighted structures. The agency is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Members are:

• Andrew Jordon, Chair
• Lew Tyree-Vice-Chair
• Mary Jean Davis-Secretary/Treasurer
• Jack Harrison-Asst. Secretary Treasurer
• John “Jack” Cavender-Commissioner
• Karan Ireland-Commissioner
• Becky Ceperley-Commissioner
• Tom Hamm-Commissioner
• Paula Flaherty-Commissioner

Board Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month.