The New Tool Of Data Gerrymandering: Land Banks

The 2017 Special Election results for U.S. Senate reminded me of what was supposed to happen in the 2016 U.S. Congressional election in Detroit because both elections had land banks.

Land Banks are unique creatures as they control ownership of real estate and its occupancy information, which is not crossed checked with voter registrations.

Land Banks are tools in redrawing election districts for what is known as gerrymandering.

Land Banks also control census data, used to determine appropriation of federal funds and significance of development projects.

Land Banks are not financial banks, and, as such, have not regulatory oversight authorities.

What is a Land Bank? Dan Kildee, Co-Founder and President Amy Hovey, Co-Founder and Senior Vice-President... by Beverly Tran on Scribd

Now, that you are familiar with Land Banks, I thought it would be fun to compare the Birmingham Land Bank Authority with the Detroit Land Bank Authority.

Feel free to leave your comments on your findings.

Did you know that the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is incorporated?

Birmingham Land Bank Authority

Entity ID Number
317 - 796
Entity Type
Domestic Non-Profit Corporation
Principal Address
710 20TH STREET NORTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

9-11-2014     Certificate of Formation     8 pgs.

Birmingham Land Bank Authority Policies by Beverly Tran on Scribd

Did you knon that the Detroit Land Bank Authority is not incorporated?

Certificate of Michigan Land Bank 12-01-2017 by Beverly Tran on Scribd

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