From changes in leadership to a plethora of concerns raised by residents, challenges continue to plague the Housing Authority. Here’s what you need to know.
Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
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Housing Authority residents seek remedy for bedbugs in class-action lawsuit
College Court residents take legal action against their landlord, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, over alleged “persistent and rampant” bedbugs.
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Common Ground pushes for reform with new HACM board nominees
In a push for change, Common Ground has nominated seven candidates to serve on the board of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee.
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After months of being ignored, Housing Authority residents take a new approach to making their demands known
Frustrated by unresolved complaints, public housing residents have tried unsuccessfully for months to attend the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, or HACM, board meetings.
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This week, the city begins overseeing maintenance issues at Housing Authority properties
Starting this week, the City of Milwaukee will oversee Housing Authority residents’ maintenance concerns and provide funds to address them.
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How tenants are pushing the Housing Authority to make improvements
The Milwaukee Common Council is taking steps to address HACM residents’ concerns after tenants organized for themselves.
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Housing Authority residents double down on investigation demands
Residents have continued pushing their demands to hold Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee leaders accountable.
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‘Nobody would rent to me’: The scramble to find housing for those who’ve been incarcerated
People who have been incarcerated say that finding housing is one of the biggest challenges they face as they re-enter society.
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Housing Authority residents demand investigation, new leadership
Residents are demanding an investigation of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and a change in leadership after experiencing “lost” rent payments, poor management and other challenges.
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Big waiting list points to dire need for subsidized housing in Milwaukee. Here’s what you need to know.
Milwaukeeans often struggle to access affordable housing options. Part of the reason is a big waiting list for subsidized housing.