MANSFIELD — Members of the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority voted 3-1 not to renew the contract of the agency’s director, Steve Andrews, during a special meeting Thursday. Andrews joined the agency in July 2021. His contract expires June 30. The vote came after months of contentious meetings, with board members split over whether or not […]
Metro Housing Turmoil 2023
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Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority halting voucher waitlist on Jan. 1
MANSFIELD — On Jan. 1, the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority will close its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list until further notice. At an MMHA board meeting on Dec. 21, deputy director Stephanie Hartzler said there are more than 2,000 people on the waiting list. Executive director Steve Andrews said due to the volume of people […]
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Metro housing director: Dysfunctional board hindering the agency
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority Executive Director Steve Andrews said the last 18 months have been some of the most productive in the agency’s history. He also said problems with the agency’s board are inhibiting its ability to function, hurting morale, and costing the organization thousands of dollars in legal fees. According to Andrews, […]