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Housing Authority selects candidate for Secretary-Executive Director and directs negotiation; begins evaluation planning

MilwaukeeMar 13, 20263 min read

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The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee amended and adopted a resolution naming Harold S. Ince, Jr. as the candidate for Secretary-Executive Director, authorized the Chair and designees to negotiate with the candidate, convened in closed session to evaluate applicants, and directed staff to develop a performance-evaluation process for the new Director.

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Moved into closed session (pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(c) Wis. Stats.) to evaluate applicants for Secretary-Executive Director.
Amended Resolution R13741 to insert the name Harold S. Ince, Jr. as the candidate selected by the HACM Board (amendment prevailed 7-0).
Adopted Resolution R13741 as amended, approving the Chair and her designees to proceed with negotiations with the selected candidate (adoption prevailed 7-0).
Directed development of a performance-evaluation model and criteria for the incoming Secretary-Executive Director; Chair Hayslett to work with Human Resources and Counsel and present a draft to the Board.
Acknowledged and thanked candidates, residents, staff, Executive Search Committee members, and public participants; noted that candidate Berdie Cowser accepted a position at America Works.

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Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Room 301-B, 200 East Wells Streetscheduled

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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
Resolution Approving the Chair of the HACM Board of Commissioners and Her Designees to Proceed with Negotiations with the Candidate Selected for the Position of Secretary-Executive Director
The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session to discuss individual candidates 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
Discussion among the HACM Board of Commissioners regarding the Process of Performance Evaluation for the Secretary-Executive Director
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 Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) Executive Search Committee or the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors, or four (4) members of the Travaux, Inc. Board of Directors may be present at the meeting of the HACM Board of Commissioners, as some members serve on more than one board. While quorum of the HACM Executive Search Committee, Crucible, Inc. Board or Travaux, Inc. Board may be present at the HACM Board of Commissioners meeting, they will not exercise the responsibilities, authority, or duties vested in the HACM Executive Search Committee, Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors, or Travaux, Inc. Board of Directors.
Resolution Approving the Chair of the HACM Board of Commissioners and Her Designees to Proceed with Negotiations with the Candidate Selected for the Position of Secretary-Executive Director
Resolution Approving the Chair of the HACM Board of Commissioners and Her Designees to Proceed with Negotiations with the Candidate Selected for the Position of Secretary-Executive Director

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