LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The executive director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) is retiring, according to city officials.
Mayor Craig Greenberg accepted Lisa Osanka's resignation on Thursday following calls for her termination.
LMHA provides long-term, low-income housing and rental assistance to more than 15,000 families across the Metro. The authority owns roughly 3,800 public housing units.
Although LMHA's mission is to provide "quality, affordable housing" for residents, Osanka has received criticism in recent weeks regarding poor living conditions inside those affordable housing complexes, including Dosker Manor.
In August, Metro Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins called for Osanka's resignation outside of Dosker Manor. Inside, WHAS11 witnessed mold, insect infestations and deteriorating walls.
Osanka served with LMHA for more than two decades. She'll continue to serve until the mayor appoints her replacement.
Hawkins suggested more demands for replacements at the city's housing authority.
"We're gonna first see who gets that position, and we're gonna actually see who else is left on that board that's allowed this to go on, and if they don't want to jump on what's gonna be a new moving train, then we're gonna ask for their resignation as well," she said.
At Dr. Williams G Weathers Apartments for Seniors, a property overseen by LMHA and managed by Winterwood, several residents shared security concerns over camera visibility and patrol presence nearby. They also said the carpet's worn out after over 20 years of use.
Charlene Fletcher, one of the residents living there, said her car has been broken into several times, leaving her with broken windows to replace that weren't covered by insurance.
Hawkins said Codes and Regulations have found many resident complaints were true. She wants the new executive director to address issues before they're received.
LMHA has a public meeting every month. The next one is Tuesday, Sep 19, at 3:30 p.m. Chanelle Helm with Black Lives Matter Louisville offered transportation assistance to anyone wanting to attend. If you need transportation, the number to call is 502-509-1393.
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