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Mount Clemens housing director touts HUD "Inspire" score of 98, unveils mission and outreach plans
Summary
Mount Clemens' new public housing director, Tamika Sutton, presented the housing commission's refreshed mission, logo and website and announced the commission earned an "Inspire" score of 98 from HUD, a substantial improvement from the prior reported score of 46.
Tamika Sutton, the newly appointed director of public housing for Mount Clemens, told the city commission that the Mount Clemens Housing Commission has adopted a new mission and vision, rolled out a refreshed logo and launched a basic website as part of efforts to connect residents with community partners and improve program quality. "We received a 98," Sutton said, referring to the HUD Inspire score the commission recently earned; she added the last recorded score was 46 and that the improvement reflected work since she joined in October.
Sutton said the commission is prioritizing outreach—building partnerships with county and community organizations, expanding online information, and emphasizing customer service, empathy and respect for residents. A community partner who helped develop the branding told commissioners the logo and website were created at a modest cost and intended to make the commission easier for residents to find and to encourage use of housing services.
Commissioners and public attendees praised the rapid improvement. Mayor Laura Cropp and several commissioners thanked Sutton and housing commissioners for the work that led to the score increase and invited staff and commissioners to provide a future site visit for the commission to see changes in person. "That 98 came in, there was a big squeal," a community supporter said, describing the enthusiasm among staff and residents.
Sutton said the commission’s strategic focus is threefold: connecting residents to partners and services, honoring residents through improved customer service, and serving a diverse range of residents with different needs. She said the commission sees its housing as a stepping stone for residents rather than a permanent end point.
Next steps included finalizing remaining website content and inviting the commission to tour housing sites once staff finish preparations. Commissioners encouraged continuing collaboration between the city and the housing commission to sustain improvements and help residents access services.
The commission did not take any formal vote on policy during the presentation; the session served as an update and opportunity for questions and public praise.
