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Andy Meisner - Land Bank Proposal Will Help Oakland County

Andy Meisner, candidate for Oakland County Treasurer has been touting the idea of an Oakland County Land Bank throughout his campaign. In his guest opinion in today's Oakland Press, he explains how a land bank would benefit Oakland County and how his opponent is all talk and no action.

Troy Democrats to host panel on Governing Oakland County

Dems to hear panel March 19

Oakland County Commissioner Tim Burns, R-Clawson, will moderate a panel discussion Wednesday, March 19, on "Governing Oakland County," featuring a trio of speakers from the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government.

Hosted by the Troy Democratic Club, the panel will begin at 8 p.m., preceded by a 7 p.m. club business meeting, at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois (east of I-75, north of Big Beaver/16 Mile Road).

Panelists include: Brenda Lawrence, mayor of Southfield; Andy Meisner, state representative; Jessica Cooper, Bingham Farms attorney and former judge in the Michigan Court of Appeals, Oakland County Circuit Court and 46th District Court. These area leaders will speak about their vision for the future in Oakland County. The meeting is open to the public. Admission is free.

Join Andy Meisner as he launches his campaign for County Treaurer

Andy Meisner for Oakland County Treasurer!

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Andy Meisner, Democratic Candidate for Oakland County Treasurer Click here to RSVP

Join Andy for beer and pizza at Como's Restaurant & Pizzeria (22812 Woodward at 9 Mile) in Ferndale on Monday February 18, from 7PM to 9PM. This is a campaign kick-off event and all Troy Dems members are invited. Admission is free and no reservations are required.

Elected in 2002, Andy Meisner began his political career as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Congressman Sandy Levin. He was responsible for policy relating to crime, community-oriented policing, community coalitions, drug courts, unemployment compensation, and foreign affairs including the Middle East. Andy also is co-founder of the Michigan Democratic Action Network, a grassroots organization with members in Michigan and Washington, D.C., that works to engage young adults in the political process.

Andy received accolades from the Michigan Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) for "demonstrating outstanding leadership and advocacy for support of education on behalf of children and youth." He also received an Environmental Leadership Award by the League of Conservation Voters for having a 100% rating on their 2003 Michigan Legislative Scorecard.

He lives in Ferndale with his wife, Johnna.

Andy Meisner considering run against Patrick Dohany for County Treasuer

Lawmaker urges creation of county land bank

By CHARLES CRUMM

Of The Oakland Press

State Rep. Andy Meisner says it's time Oakland County Treasurer Patrick Dohany created a land bank to help put the brakes on the rising number of foreclosures in the county.

The Ferndale Democrat, who cannot seek another term in the state House because of term limits, has been approached to run against Dohany, a Republican, this year.

"I've got a lot of constituents in Ferndale, and in Pleasant Ridge and Huntington Woods, who are suffering," Meisner said. "I'm a little upset. I want those programs for Oakland County."

A land bank program exists in Genesee County. A government land bank manages, disposes of or redevelops property that has been foreclosed but not sold at government auction.

There were roughly 8,000 Oakland County foreclosures in 2007.

Dohany, the county treasurer, said his office has been looking at creating a land bank for more than a month.