Land Bank Authority

The mission of the Van Buren County Land Bank is to revitalize communities and foster economic development by returning tax-foreclosed properties to productive use, eliminating blight, and creating affordable housing. 

Our vision is for all Van Buren County municipalities to be defined by economic stability, high quality of life for residents, and the absence of blight. 

There is be a Land Bank Meeting Wednesday  May 11, 2022 2:00PM Located Van Buren Board of Commissioners Room 219 E Paw Paw St 2nd Floor BOC Chambers 

Land Bank Board Members:

  • Board Members:  4, plus the Van Buren County Treasurer serves as chair
  • Appointed by:       Van Buren County Board of Commissioners
  • Term length:          3 years   
NamePositionTerm ExpiresCommunity of Interest
Trisha NesbittChairN/AVan Buren County Treasurer
Paul DeYoungVice Chair12/31/2024Van Buren County Register of Deeds
Lisa ImusMember12/31/2023Local Government
Zachary MorrisMember12/31/2022Economic Development
Cynthia ComptonMember12/31/2023Real Estate Professional

Meeting Minutes:

  1. January 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
  2. February 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
  3. August 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
  4. November 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
  5. January 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
  6. February 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes
  7. 04-14-21 LBA Minutes
  8. 7-14-2021 Meeting Minutes
  9. September 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes
  10. October 15, 2021 Meeting Minutes
  11. November 16, 2021 Meeting Minutes
  12. December 8, 2021 Meeting Minutes
  13. 1-12-22 Meeting Minutes - DRAFT

Upcoming Meeting Notice:

  1. 2022 Meeting Schedule