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Common Ground Opposes Mayor’s Housing Authority Nominee

Common Ground Opposes Mayor’s Housing Authority Nominee

Coalition wants a resident of a public housing tower installed on board.

Damning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released

Damning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released

Broken governance, poor financial controls and building management issues plague agency.

Under Federal Order, City Housing Authority Hires Florida Company

Under Federal Order, City Housing Authority Hires Florida Company

HACM outsources work. 'It's not a position we want to be in,' says board chair.

Mayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board

Mayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board

Four new HACM board members coming in, acting president on the way out.

In Special Meeting, Housing Authority Advances Controversial Privatization Deal

In Special Meeting, Housing Authority Advances Controversial Privatization Deal

But board still wants more information on how Florida firm would operate.

City Hall: Housing Authority Delays on Privatizing Voucher Management
City Hall

Housing Authority Delays on Privatizing Voucher Management

Federal government is requiring it, but community group, council president back a delay.

Common Ground, Residents Blast Housing Authority at Board Meeting

Common Ground, Residents Blast Housing Authority at Board Meeting

HACM board meets in person for first time since January, chair pledges they want to help.

City Hall: Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority
City Hall

Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority

Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.

Public Housing Residents Take New Tack In Getting HACM’s Attention

Public Housing Residents Take New Tack In Getting HACM’s Attention

Members of Common Ground campaign have tried repeatedly to speak at agency's board meetings.

Plenty of Horne: Forest Home Library Replacement Decided, Mill Road Deferred
Plenty of Horne

Forest Home Library Replacement Decided, Mill Road Deferred

New library on Mitchell St. could bring "Third Ward-caliber energy" to the south side neighborhood, John Gurda predicts.

Vantage Point: Milwaukee Public Library
Vantage Point

Milwaukee Public Library

Giant Eagle sculptures outside of the central branch evince an intriguing history.

Rebuilding Another Library

Rebuilding Another Library

Neighbors discuss plan to replace Forest Home Library with new mixed-use building modeled after East Side branch.