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Commission discusses Stewart Housing Authority vacancies and oversight
Summary
Commissioners and a Housing Authority representative described vacancies, limited outreach and long waiting lists; commissioners asked staff to request a presentation from the housing authority and to suggest candidates for city-appointed seats.
The City Commission on April 28 examined vacancies and oversight questions for the Stewart Housing Authority after commissioners said the authority has not conducted recent evaluations of housing needs and that residents report difficulty obtaining application information.
Why it matters: The Stewart Housing Authority oversees public housing resources that affect low-income residents in the city; commissioners raised concerns about transparency and the authority’s responsiveness.
City Manager Mike Mortel said the…
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