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Questions Raised About Land Bank Conflict of Interest

Government land bank blocks private bidders, is now being sold by bank advisory council member's company

By Audrey Spalding, published on Oct. 25, 2012

… property the Kent County Land Bank blocked from sale to … owned by one of the land bank's advisory council members. 5076 … more

Court Rules in Favor of Land Bank

Some properties blocked from competitive tax auction will go to nonprofits

By Audrey Spalding, published on Nov. 20, 2012

… suing the Kent County Land Bank for blocking tax foreclosed … auction. This summer, the land bank coordinated with … more

Land Bank Powers Abused, Costly to Taxpayers

By Audrey Spalding, published on Aug. 21, 2012

After the Kent County Land Bank Authority came under … will look at how other land banks choose to buy property. … more

Genesee County Land Bank Threatens Private Property Rights

By Russ Harding, published on July 1, 2010

… new level with the Land Bank; a centerpiece of the … in Flint, the Land Bank is now responsible for … Genesee County Urban Land Redevelopment Initiative. … more

Analysis: Genesee County Land Bank Threatens Private Property Rights

By Russ Harding, published on Aug. 5, 2010

… new level with the Land Bank; a centerpiece of the … in Flint, the Land Bank is now responsible for … Genesee County Urban Land Redevelopment Initiative. … more

Lawsuit Filed Against Kent County Land Bank

By Audrey Spalding, published on Oct. 17, 2012

… against the Kent County Land Bank, claiming that it violated … them directly to the land bank. The Kent County … more

County Blocks Private Citizens From Purchasing Home; Buys The Property Itself

Sale proceeds could be used to fund Kent County Land Bank Authority's operations

By Tom Gantert, published on Sept. 25, 2012

… property, the Kent County Land Bank Authority acquired it … serves as chair of the land bank authority. "However, … more

Kent County Taxpayers Question Land Bank

By Audrey Spalding, published on Aug. 3, 2012

… 40 properties over to the Kent County Land Bank to prohibit private … Alliance reports that the land bank spent nearly $500,000 … more

Is 5076 Montauk Blighted?

By Audrey Spalding, published on Sept. 26, 2012

… when the Kent County Land Bank Authority acquired 5076 … acquired by any Michigan land bank is considered blighted by … more

Land Preservation Double-Cross

By Diane S. Katz, published on Dec. 1, 2003

… new county taxes to bankroll the program. Within … residents to keep private land in private hands is … their heirs obtain bank loans for routine operations … acquisition of farmland development rights. … more

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