Land Reutilization Authority (LRA)

LRA is the city's "land bank."

The Missouri Legislature enacted Ch. 92 in 1971, followed by the passage of City Ordinance 56054 by the board of aldermen, to establish the Land Reutilization Authority (LRA). The authorizing legislation applied just to Kansas City and the City of St. Louis. The LRA has the authority to receive and dispose of tax delinquent property, for which there are no buyers at the auction of foreclosed properties. Joseph Backers was the first director, followed by Robert Volt, former building commissioner.

Relationships Interlocks Giving Data

Leadership & Staff

Robert A Volz

• Executive Director ('81→?)

Joseph Backers Director of the LRA, 1971

• Executive Director ('71→'81)

Michele Duffe ND & S Management

• Executive Director (past)

Board Members

Hope Whitehead Private Attorney, former State Representative

• Board Member

Roger CayCe St. Louis Public School District’s Executive Director of Operations/Building Commissioner

• Board Member

Mark Levison Attorney at Law, Lashly & Baer, P.C.

• Chair

Parents

St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) SLDC serves as the development arm of the City of St. Louis and is made up of many subsidiary boards.

• Subcommittee*

Updated over 6 years ago

Types	Organization, Government Body
Start date	1971