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Residents allege retaliation at Lakeland Housing Authority; commission requests independent review
Summary
Multiple residents told the commission they fear retaliation and discrimination by the Lakeland Housing Authority (LHA) for speaking publicly; the commission asked the LHA board for transparency and an independent review.
Several Lakeland Housing Authority residents addressed the City Commission during the audience portion, alleging nonrenewal of leases, favoritism in placements and fear of retaliation for speaking out.
Naquisha Coward told commissioners residents are “terrified” to report mistreatment and said she has observed patterns of nonrenewal notices and “systematic manipulation of discrimination” affecting non‑Hispanic residents. “They’re afraid of retaliation,” she said.
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