COMMISSIONER LEE LINDSEY
Brian Chilson
A three-page letter originated from the desk of housing authority Commissioner Lee Lindsey Wednesday. It was addressed to nobody in specific, however it made its method to some members of the
Little Rock Board of Directors, the mayor and city supervisor.
Lindsey's letter was "offered in reaction to the numerous attempts to form the story in the
Little Rock community relating to the role of the Board of Commissioners, Finances, and the existence of Central Arkansas Housing Corporation and their structure."
A lot has actually been occurring at the
Little Rock real estate authority, which is officially called the Metropolitan Housing Alliance. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on Wednesday notified everybody on the five-member, self-appointing commission they ought to resign from their positions instantly due to recent unpleasant money and management issues.
The call for resignations follows years of poor financial management at the Metropolitan Housing Alliance and reports from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that information money and management accidents.
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An August report from the federal agency kept in mind the
Little Rock real estate authority was "troubled" and requested the group send a healing strategy. The Central Arkansas Housing Corporation, a nonprofit created by the real estate authority, was also consisted of in the accusations of misdeeds. Almost $30 million in between the two entities remains in concern.
Two of the commissioners, Lindsey and Branndii Peterson, are up for a second term at the end of September. City officials are accountable for confirming or denying visits to the board, and the power that city officials are exercising now is one alternative choice to removing commissioners at the real estate authority.
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Commissioner Wright is the latest member to the Metropolitan Housing Alliance board. He stated Wednesday he respectfully declined the mayor's ask for his resignation.
" I've just been here 4 of 5 months," Wright stated. Brian ChilsonCOMMISSIONER KERRY WRIGHT
Lindsey and Anthony also decreased the request to resign, said mayoral spokesperson Aaron Sadler. Peterson "notified the mayor that she will not look for reappointment when her term ends on Sept. 30," Sadler stated.
A public hearing will be held in the coming weeks due to the fact that 3 of the commissioners are attempting to hold on to their posts. Sadler said it will likely occur on Sept. 26.
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In Lindsey's letter, he said the truth has not yet come out.
" Some may question the timing of this file however it had actually been our hope that someone on the Board of Directors would acknowledge the defects at the same time that is being utilized and demand more time and information," it mentioned. "That naturally has not been the case. Secondly, there is never a bad time to share the fact and truths."
Referencing financials, Lindsey's letter stated "The issue of the Finance Department at [the Metropolitan Housing Alliance] has been a problem through numerous administrations with no real urgency to remedy the problems."
The letter likewise tried previous executive directors (the commissioners fire the person and hire in this position, and it's been quite the revolving door over the last few years)..
" All the executive directors worked with by the Board had the capability to adjust to the work to be done and lead the company," according to the letter. "From PHD's to Master Degrees, the only thing that was missing out on was their will to do this very important work.".
The letter ended with this:.
We acknowledge the exact same 3 entities that choose to oppress the members of the Board after being served up unproven information, lies and dangers of the removal of housing services to the
Little Rock Community. If the authority is truly in the hands completely, then HUD should take the steps. The Commissioners earlier filed a complaint of no self-confidence in Anthony Landecker and did it the best method without fanfare without the media.
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