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Housing Authority adopts FY2026 Public Housing and Section 8 budgets; advances four candidates for Secretary‑Executive Director

MilwaukeeJan 30, 20263 min read

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At a special meeting on January 30, 2026, the Housing Authority reviewed Executive Search Committee materials, voted to advance four candidates for the Secretary‑Executive Director recruitment, authorized next steps in the recruitment (including notifications and background checks), and adopted the Fiscal 2026 operating budgets for the Public Housing and Section 8 programs.

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Board selected four candidates to advance to interview for Secretary‑Executive Director: Berdie Cowser; Harold S. Ince, Jr.; Keon Jackson; and Ralph Jordan. (Resolution R13725 amended and adopted, vote 7-0.)
Board directed the Chair and staff to take approved steps to advance the recruitment and evaluation process, including candidate notification, background checks, and scheduling evaluation logistics (as described by TOLE and staff).
Board adopted the Housing Authority’s Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget for the Public Housing Program and for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (Resolution R13726). Vote: Aye 6, Abstain 1 (Commissioner Snyder).
Meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

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Jan 30, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Room 301-Bscheduled

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The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is to foster strong, resilient and inclusive communities by providing a continuum of high-quality housing options that support self-sufficiency, good quality of life, and the opportunity to thrive.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Discussion regarding the candidates for the position of Secretary-Executive Director and the process going forward, possibly including the process of evaluation, number of stages of evaluation and number of candidates at each stage, determination of rating and ranking criteria, interview questions and format, and the rating and ranking of candidates
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session to evaluate applicants for the position of Secretary-Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats. to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employe over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The Board will then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the closed session.
Resolution directing the Chair of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and Staff to take any approved or appropriate steps to advance the recruitment and evaluation process, including but not limited to moving forward selected candidates
Resolution approving the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget for the Public Housing Program and for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Adjournment
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator at 286-5824, (FAX) 286-0833, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at PO Box 324, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0324.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
Be hereby notified that three (3) members of the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors may be present at the meeting of the HACM Board of Commissioners, as some members serve on both boards. While a quorum of the Crucible, Inc. Board may be present at the HACM meeting, they will not exercise the responsibilities, authority, or duties vested in the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors.
Resolution directing the Chair of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and Staff to take any approved or appropriate steps to advance the recruitment and evaluation process, including but not limited to moving forward selected candidates

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