Housing Authority Says City Didn’t Cash More Than $2 Million In Checks

New CFO finds that agency previously tried to pay city for employee wages.

City Housing Authority Reopens Wait List

Move should reduce downtime replacing tenants and improve agency's finances.

Facing Common Ground Opposition, Housing Authority Board Nominee Bails

Nominee decries 'personal agendas,' Common Ground demands member representative of tenants.

Common Ground Opposes Mayor’s Housing Authority Nominee

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

Comptroller Discovers Housing Authority Owes City An Additional $4 Million

Latest 'crippling' blow for HACM adds to long list of problems.

New Housing Authority CFO Draws Praise, Reveals Agency Lost $1.7 Million in 2024

"Serious cash shortages" remain while Brad Leak tries to right the ship.

Outside Monitor Proposed To Resolve Class-Action Tenant Lawsuit Against Housing Authority

College Court tenants announced high-profile lawsuit over property conditions last summer.

HACM Illegally Reallocated Federally-Restricted Funds

New CFO found the missing money. Blame placed on former finance director.

Hiring New Housing Authority Director Could Take 9 Months

Several top positions are vacant at beleaguered city agency.

Housing Authority Names Temporary Leader, While Another Exec Departs

Plus: Another board member resigns.

Housing Authority Head Addresses His Record, Feds Labeling Agency ‘Troubled’

Damning letter expected to be followed by forensic audit later this year. Hines retiring.

Damning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released

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

Embattled Head of Housing Authority Announces Retirement

Willie Hines, Jr. will retire Jan. 1. Common Ground calls it a win.

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

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

In Special Meeting, Housing Authority Advances Controversial Privatization Deal

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

Housing Authority Delays on Privatizing Voucher Management

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

HACM Moves To Outsource Vouchers, Common Ground Blasts Plan

Beleaguered housing authority encounters opposition on plan to privatize governance.

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.

Lawsuit 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.

HUD Public Housing Officials Visit Milwaukee

HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary meets with residents and local leaders.

Federal Officials Will Meet With Mayor, Housing Authority, Residents

Visiting Milwaukee later this week to discuss fixes for embattled public housing agency.

Common Ground To Mayor – ‘Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?’

Organization ramps up call to oust head of beleaguered Housing Authority.

Open Letter to Mayor Johnson – Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?

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

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

Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents

New policy sends city inspectors to check Housing Authority properties starting this week.

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

Council Debates 53 Budget Amendments, Adds Spending, Services

Full-day meeting adds services, but includes lots of discussion on what is or isn't appropriate.

Common Ground Supports Amendment Funding DNS Oversight of HACM