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Director reports near-full staffing, flags possible Section 8 expansion and special meeting
Summary
The housing director told the board the agency is nearly fully staffed after several hires and may call a special meeting to present a potential Section 8 program expansion that would require a board recommendation to City Council.
Director Sarah updated the board on staffing, audits and an upcoming potential program expansion. She thanked volunteer board members and staff, said the agency is nearing full staffing with recent hires including a housing services specialist and a housing navigator, and noted front-counter positions were being filled.
Sarah said staff have been handling audit workloads and software challenges, and she praised staff effort on programmatic audits. She said the agency has had productive interactions with a new HUD field office director and is working through those relationships.
Looking ahead, Sarah said staff are exploring a possible expansion to the Section 8 program. She said the proposal is still in development and that staff are coordinating with HUD, attorneys and another community; if staff proceed they may call a special meeting in January to present a full package so the board can deliberate and offer a recommendation. She emphasized that any final decision would rest with Flagstaff City Council and that the board's role is advisory.
Sarah urged the board to expect additional materials and possible scheduling of a special meeting before the next regular meeting; she did not offer specific program details at the meeting.
