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MPHA Secures an Unprecedented $4.9 Million in City of Minneapolis’ 2023 Budget
Yesterday, the Minneapolis City Council approved the city’s 2023 budget, including an unprecedented $4.9 million for MPHA. Built into this budget was Mayor Frey’s new, one-time $2.7 million contribution to MPHA that will enable the [...]
Reflecting on CLPHA Conference with Rashid Issack
Last month, a group of MPHA staff attended the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities’ (CLPHA) 2022 Fall Conference in Washington, D.C. Among MPHA’s delegation was Rashid Issack, the agency’s Director of Affordable Properties Operations. [...]
Mayor Jacob Frey Touts New Proposed Investment in MPHA
Today, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joined MPHA staff and residents to highlight a proposed new $2.7 million contribution to MPHA in the mayor’s 2023 budget. This additional $2.7 million dollars will enable the MPHA team [...]
City Leaders Join MPHA to Celebrate Landmark Housing Renovation
Today, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joined MPHA staff and residents to celebrate the completion of the Elliot Twins redevelopment. This $27 million renovation of the 60-year-old towers included a full remodel for all 174 deeply [...]
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority Achieves Better Buildings Challenge Energy Savings Goal
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recognized MPHA for achieving its energy savings goal as a partner in the Better Buildings Challenge. MPHA has achieved [...]
New Board Chair – Tom Hoch
We are excited to announce Tom Hoch was appointed by Mayor Frey as our new Board Chair. Mr. Hoch is a seasoned executive with nearly thirty years overseeing public, non-profit and for profit organizations. He [...]
Employee Highlight – Kitty Harris
Kitty Harris has been with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority since December of 2007. In her 15 years, she has worked in various roles and special projects. Kitty has pulled from many of the amazing women [...]
Employee Highlight – Tarryn Wilson
Tarryn is currently an Eligibility Technician and has been with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority for 23 years. She is personable and has a strong passion for the diverse group of people she works with during [...]
Employee Highlight – Tamika Baskin
Tamika Baskin started with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority in 1996 as an intern. She left for a short period of time and came back in 2002 as a Management Aide and is now a Regional [...]