Sold Residents Info Restaurants Rest. Perhaps the government doesn't care about those who can't afford their own housing. Perhaps those who rent have less respect for the property. We don't pretend to know who is right in the argument over who gets the blame for poor housing conditions.
Chances are there is truth coming from tenants AND management.
But given the extent of the public outcry, it's clear the performance of the Housing Authority needs to be reviewed and better efforts must be made to gain the confidence of the tenants. Although the residents were able to air their concerns, the meeting was hardly the forum for resolving the problem. The panelists, who included journalists, were asked not to debate or question those who testified. Insightful testimony from many speakers representing such organizations as Habitat for Humanity got lost in the flood of complaints about poor maintenance and racial discrimination. But decision-makers need to be brought to the table to offer solutions to the serious conflicts between residents and the administration.