March 31, 2005

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the recent appointment of Daniel T. Kildee to the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority Board of Directors.  Kildee, of Flushing, is treasurer for Genesee County and former Genesee County Commissioner.

The Land Bank Fast Track Authority was established under the recommendations of the Governor’s Land Use Leadership Council.  The Authority allows properties that have reverted to state ownership due to failure to pay taxes to move through an expedited title clearing process.  Thanks to the Fast Track Authority, these tax reverted properties can be ready for sale and redevelopment in less than one year, reducing blight, eyesores, and unproductive and obsolete spaces in neighborhoods across the state.  Prior to the Authority, properties could sit vacant and off the tax roles for up to seven years before they were able to be redeveloped.

The board of directors elects the chair and vice-chair of the Authority.  Mr. Kildee is appointed to a term expiring May 31, 2008.

The appointment is not subject to disapproval.