Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank Authority
Purpose
The Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank Authority was established pursuant to O.C.G.A. §48-4-60, et seq., to foster the public purpose of returning property which is in a non-revenue generating, non-tax producing status to effective utilization status in order to provide housing, new industry, and jobs for citizens.
Mission
The Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank Authority's mission is the conversion of vacant, abandoned, and tax delinquent properties into productive use, with an emphasis on creating and promoting affordable housing and enhancing the appearance of the community.
Members
The Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank Authority is comprised of seven members with three appointed by the City and three appointed by the County. The seventh member is appointed by the Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank Authority subject to joint approval by the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County to represent the At-Large Member. One of the City appointees must be a City Council member and one of the County appointees must be a County Commissioner. Members will serve a four-year term. The presence of four members shall constitute a quorum.
City
- Karla Walker - Term Expires 01/31/2026
- Councilwoman Sandra Tooley - Term Expires 01/31/2029
- Vacant Seat Available - Term Expires 01/31/28
County
- Jill Main - Term Expires 01/31/2028
- Lowndes County Commissioner Joyce Evans - Term Expires 01/31/2025
- James Miller (Chairman) - Term Expires 01/31/2026
At-Large (Nominated & Appointed by the Land Bank Authority)
- Jack Oliver - Term Expires 01/31/2026
Meetings
The Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank Authority meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except for the months of June, July, and December) at 11 am in the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse on 100 E Central Ave.
View the Recently Approved Meeting Minutes for the Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank Authority
Interested in Serving
Any City resident interested in serving on the Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank Authority should submit a completed General Membership Application and a signed Code of Ethics Form to Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, located in the City Manager and Mayor's office in City Hall, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.
Interested in Donating Land/Property
If you have a parcel of land and/or property that you would like to donate to the Land Bank Authority, you may submit your information for consideration.
More Information
For more information on the Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank or to inquire about parcel donations or sales, please call Eric Thomas, (229) 474-9576.