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Council confirms two resident commissioners to Omaha Housing Authority after debate over notification and attendance
Summary
The council confirmed two resident commissioners to the Omaha Housing Authority board after staff said the agency mailed 6,397 notices and received 65 applications; one confirmation passed 7–0, the other passed 6–1 after a council member said she could not support a nominee who was not present.
The Omaha City Council confirmed two resident commissioners to the Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) on Jan. 14 after OHA staff described the applicant outreach and selection process required by state law and the recent changes in LB 840.
Appointments and votes: The council approved the nomination of Kenya Barnes Hayward (item 61) by a 7–0 vote. The council later approved the nomination of Abaziz Salad Hussain (item 62) by a 6–1 vote; Council Member Johnson voted no on the second nomination and said she preferred the nominee be present to answer questions.
How applicants were recruited: Joanie Balk, chief executive officer of the Omaha Housing Authority,…
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