Housing Authority Names Temporary Leader, While Another Exec Departs
Plus: Another board member resigns.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHousing Authority Head Addresses His Record, Feds Labeling Agency ‘Troubled’
Damning letter expected to be followed by forensic audit later this year. Hines retiring.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneDamning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released
Broken governance, poor financial controls and building management issues plague agency.
Dec 11th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneEmbattled Head of Housing Authority Announces Retirement
Willie Hines, Jr. will retire Jan. 1. Common Ground calls it a win.
Dec 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneUnder Federal Order, City Housing Authority Hires Florida Company
HACM outsources work. 'It's not a position we want to be in,' says board chair.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneMayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board
Four new HACM board members coming in, acting president on the way out.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneIn Special Meeting, Housing Authority Advances Controversial Privatization Deal
But board still wants more information on how Florida firm would operate.
Oct 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHousing Authority Delays on Privatizing Voucher Management
Federal government is requiring it, but community group, council president back a delay.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHACM Moves To Outsource Vouchers, Common Ground Blasts Plan
Beleaguered housing authority encounters opposition on plan to privatize governance.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCommon Ground, Residents Blast Housing Authority at Board Meeting
HACM board meets in person for first time since January, chair pledges they want to help.
Sep 11th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneLawsuit Filed Against City Housing Authority Over College Court Conditions
Common Ground takes its case to court to try to get rid of bed bugs, other pests.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneHUD Public Housing Officials Visit Milwaukee
HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary meets with residents and local leaders.
Aug 19th, 2024 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFederal Officials Will Meet With Mayor, Housing Authority, Residents
Visiting Milwaukee later this week to discuss fixes for embattled public housing agency.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneCommon Ground To Mayor – ‘Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?’
Organization ramps up call to oust head of beleaguered Housing Authority.
Aug 1st, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSuper Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority
Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Jeramey JannenePublic 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.
May 9th, 2024 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCommon Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents
New policy sends city inspectors to check Housing Authority properties starting this week.
May 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes
New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Debates 53 Budget Amendments, Adds Spending, Services
Full-day meeting adds services, but includes lots of discussion on what is or isn't appropriate.
Oct 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Delays Housing Authority Crackdown To January 1
Delay due to uncertainty how many building inspectors will be needed.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes
Common Ground's complaints concern city officials, but can they fix problems?
Sep 26th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCommon Ground Expands Campaign Against City Housing Authority
Coalition demands HUD investigation into rent payment issues. HACM defends itself.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneHousing Authority Residents Demand Investigation
Common Ground hopes to help residents of city's public housing authority.
Apr 28th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCommon Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority
Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene