Braves Executive Elected to Cumberland CID Board

The Thursday election of the Atlanta Braves’ executive vice-president of business operations to the board of the Cumberland Community Improvement District means the baseball franchise will have a say in how funds are allocated in the district over the next three years.

Mike Plant filled the Post 5 open seat on the seven-person board that had been previously held by Trey Parrish. He represented the Maryland-based company that sold the property to the Braves in January for the purposes on building a new stadium and mixed-use development.

On its Facebook page Friday, the CCID posted:

The CID board elected Atlanta Braves Executive Vice President Mike Plant yesterday to fill its vacant position. The Braves are now one of the largest land owners in the Cumberland area with 82 acres. Through this position, the Braves will have the opportunity to work with the rest of the board to make critical public infrastructure improvements that will benefit the entire Cumberland community.

Like Plant, the other members of the board represent large property owners within the Cumberland area. The CID is a self-taxing district that allows businesses to invest in roads, trails, beautification, and other infrastructure projects that improve their property values as well as the community.

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