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. 

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 Chair12/31/2021Van Buren County Register of Deeds
Matthew NewtonSecretary12/31/2021Local 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)

Upcoming Meeting Notice:

  1. February 10, 2021 Meeting Notice (PDF)