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Plaza East residents and advocates press Housing Authority for transparency, local contracting and repairs
Summary
Multiple residents and community groups told the Housing Authority during public comment on Sept. 12 that Plaza East and other developments face mold, corroded pipes and lack of inclusion in redevelopment. Speakers called for binding local-developer goals, Section 3 opportunities and clearer, timely resident engagement.
During the Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco special meeting on Sept. 12, 2025, multiple residents and community organizations used the public-comment period to press the authority and its incoming acting director for immediate action on housing conditions and for more local hiring and contracting in redevelopment projects.
Martha Hollins, tenant association president at Plaza East, described persistent gaps in communication and resident inclusion: "We don't know how our development is going... We are tired, very, very, tired of the way things are going on in that community. And we need answers," she told commissioners. Several other residents and advocates said management changes — the transcript referenced a new management company and the departure of John Stewart…
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