'Dramatic changes,' new leaders needed at Milwaukee Housing Authority, says Ald. José Pérez
'Dramatic changes,' new leaders needed at Milwaukee Housing Authority, says Ald. José Pérez
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 12, 2024
Common Council President José Pérez is calling for "dramatic changes" at the troubled Milwaukee Housing Authority, including the replacement of its top leadership.
In a statement Tuesday, Pérez slammed the Housing Authority for ongoing problems and a lack of transparency.
“With no plan put forth, continued harm done to some of our most vulnerable residents, and an agency that appears to lack checks and balances, I'm calling for dramatic changes at the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, including, but not limited to, new board appointments and senior level management."
Pérez's call for new leadership includes, but does not single out, executive director Willie Hines. Public housing residents and Common Ground, a nonprofit working with them, have called repeatedly for the resignation of Hines citing a lack of responsiveness, secrecy and Hines' high salary.
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