About Dan
Dan Kildee knows what can be accomplished when we work together and focus on the things that really matter – jobs, a brighter future for our children, and security for our parents in their retirement. Dan has always believed that our government should be working for the people to create these opportunities for all Americans. We all know that Washington is broken. There is too much political bickering and finger pointing in Congress. Dan knows that getting things done for the American people should be our highest priority
It is this philosophy that has guided Dan in his work. As county treasurer Dan worked with the Michigan Legislature to create the Genesee County Land Bank, the first of its kind in the nation. The land bank goals were to keep families in their homes by preventing foreclosures, give others a chance at home ownership and rid the community of vacant and abandoned structures. This plan has worked, not just to clean up blight, but to create new opportunities and good paying jobs. Dan’s successes with the Genesee County Land Bank helped inspire a national movement as cities across America have gone on to create land banks of their own - bringing new hope and jobs to communities nationwide. Vibrant cities are essential to our economy. Dan is leading the charge to bring people together to improve the quality of life for communities across our country.
Dan’s commitment of revitalizing communities along with his national leadership resulted in the formation of the well-respected Center for Community Progress. The Center has focused on helping communities across the country make best use of their most precious resources – the land and their people. It has been highly-successful in transforming neighborhoods and bringing life back to areas that were long forgotten. The Center for Community Progress is headquartered in Flint Michigan. As president of Community Progress, Dan has been a national voice in bringing people together on these issues. Like generations before us, we are facing a critical juncture in our nation’s history. We need leaders that are willing to try bold ideas and new solutions so we can make our country a better place for future generations. That is how our government is supposed to work. That’s why Dan Kildee is running for Congress.
Dan is a lifelong Michigan resident. He and his wife of 23 years, Jennifer, currently reside in Flint Township. Dan has two children attending college, Kenneth at the University of Michigan-Flint and Katy at Central Michigan University. Dan’s oldest son Ryan and his wife Ginger recently blessed Dan’s family with their first grandchild, Caitlin.
