CityClub
forum on Homelessness co-presented by SHA
SEATTLE—March 19, 2004—Seattle
Housing Authority staff will assist with the presentation
of a CityClub forum on homelessness, taking place on
Thursday, March 25 at the University Women's Club at Sixth
and Seneca. The forum will feature a panel of experts
moderated by Bruce Brooks of the Federal Home Loan Bank of
Seattle. For details on the forum, including ticket
information, click
here.
SEATTLE—March 13, 2003—Harry
Thomas, who as served as SHA's executive director for over
13 years, is stepping down in April. Tom Tierney has
assumed his new role as head of the agency, and Thomas is
preparing for retirement. The public is invited
to his retirement party on April 23. For a retrospective
on Thomas' career written by veteran Seattle journalist
Sam Sperry, and details on the retirement event, click
here.
Section 8 rent policy change
proposed - public hearing March 31
SEATTLE—March 13, 2003—The Seattle
Housing Authority is suggesting changes to its Section 8
rent policy, requiring a $50 minimum contribution toward
rent and utilities from each household. The program has no
minimum family contribution now. Under the new policy,
hardship exemptions would be available for people unable
to pay the minimum contribution. According to Section 8
director Kathy Roseth, "Having a minimum contribution
is a fair and reasonable way to keep the program strong
and serve as many people as possible." For details on
the proposed changes and the hearing, click
here.
SEATTLE—March 12, 2004—Family
Pryde Homes has begun construction on eight new for-sale
homes at NewHolly, after buying the building lots from the
Seattle Housing Authority. Family Pryde is the first
company to begin work in this new phase of the program.
Rather that building the for-sale homes itself, SHA is
selling the lots to private builders who will build
according to strict design guidelines. To learn more about
this new program, click
here.
