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DCHA overhaul: STAR board urges permanent oversight structure, supports mayor—s plan for a confirmed board

3584783 · May 28, 2025
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The Stabilization and Reform (STAR) Board told the Council it supports legislation to create a permanent D.C. Housing Authority board with defined expertise and continuity. The STAR board said its short-term mandate produced measurable operational improvements and recommended several of its members be reappointed to ensure stability.

The board appointed in 2022 to oversee D.C. Housing Authority reform told the Committee on Housing it favors legislation creating a permanent, confirmed board with defined subject-matter expertise, including finance and development experience.

STAR Board Chair Raymond Skinner summarized progress under the temporary board: a new executive director, improvements to occupancy and voucher operations, completed corrective actions requested by HUD and an active three-year recovery plan.…

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