According to a statement from the Houston Housing Authority (HHA), David A. Northern, Sr. has stepped down as the organization’s president and CEO. Following yesterday’s Houston Housing Authority board meeting, Northern’s departure was formally confirmed after two years in the role. Before resigning, Northern had been on leave for a few weeks, according to FOX 26 Houston.
After two hours of a private session, the Houston Housing Authority board accepted Northern’s resignation and agreed that Northern would continue to receive insurance benefits for the same period of time as well as a severance payout equal to six months’ salary. “Mr. David Northern has proposed to the Board of the Houston Housing Authority that he step down as the organization’s president and CEO with immediate effect in exchange for a six-month salary severance payment, the cost of continuing insurance benefits for six months, or until Mr. Northern finds another way to continue his employment.” According to FOX 26 Houston, HHA Board Chairman Joseph Proler said, “Whichever period is shorter.”
The HHA is going through a difficult time right now, including a federal inquiry into a housing complex constructed on possibly hazardous ground, which coincides with Northern’s resignation.According to ABC13, federal agents searched the Pointe at Bayou Bend, an HHA-managed affordable housing complex that was vacant, prior to being placed on leave. Despite being aware that the property contained poisonous ash from an old rubbish incineration plant, the HHA and its developer allegedly proceeded with building on a $130 million project.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has blasted HHA during these investigations for what he views as ineffective administration and financial mismanagement. As Whitmire put it, “I’ve been very concerned about the housing authority, even before I was sworn in.” “Pleased with the actions taken” and “applauds the board’s commitment to transparency and holding leadership accountable,” he added in his praise of the board’s decision to accept Northern’s resignation, according to information ABC13 was able to collect.
Until a permanent replacement is identified, Jennine Hovell-Cox will act as president and CEO. Despite the leadership changes, the HHA hopes to uphold its dedication to offering “safe and affordable housing and services for Houstonians in need,” according to ABC13.
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