SEATTLE—March 1,
2006—Mayor Greg Nickels is currently seeking a new
resident commissioner for the Seattle Housing Authority
Board of Commissioners. The new commissioner will
replace Judy Fay, who is retiring from the Board after
nine years of service. For more information on the role
of the Commissioners, and to download an application,
click here.
President's budget
proposal cuts funds for public housing capital
improvements
SEATTLE—March 3, 2006—President
Bush released his draft budget in February, proposing to
fund most housing programs at or below the same levels
as last year, but cutting the Public Housing Capital
Fund by 12 percent. These are the funds that allow
housing authorities to make major repairs to public
housing buildings. In early March, debate on the housing
budget kicked off with Senate hearings, and Senator
Patty Murray took a strong stand against the proposed
cuts.
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