Our Board

Inter-Municipal Agreement

In July 2020, an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) between Dutchess County and the City of Poughkeepsie was established with the purpose of creating a land bank to help address

vacant and abandoned property by promoting home ownership;
reducing blight and revitalizing neighborhoods;
supporting economic development by rehabilitating and returning abandoned, vacant and tax-delinquent properties to the market place;
protecting and restoring properties of historic and architectural value;
undertaking demolition where necessary thereby creating open space or opportunities for new construction;
preserving and creating open and green space development based on community needs;
and fostering inclusionary development practices with community input.

Board of Directors

The IMA established the land bank’s board of directors structure, consisting of nine directors, each serving without compensation.

Two directors are appointed by the City of Poughkeepsie Common Council.
Two directors are appointed by the Dutchess County Executive.
Two directors are appointed by the Dutchess County Legislature.
Two directors are appointed by the City of Poughkeepsie Mayor.
One director is appointed jointly by the County Executive and the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature and the Poughkeepsie Common Council.