Palmer Events Center
Richie Still on Housing Authority Board
RECEIVED Fri., Aug. 6, 2004
Dear Editor,
Both in Amy Smith's July 23 piece, "County Picks Hospital Honchos" [News], and in her Aug. 6 piece, "Newborn District Takes Its First Steps" [News], it was incorrectly reported that Vice-Chair Carl Richie II of the Travis Co. Hospital District Board of Managers is a former member of the Austin Housing Authority Board. Austin Housing Authority Commissioner Carl Richie II has not relinquished his position as commissioner on the board, and his term will not end until Dec. 23, 2005. The agency's commissioners help to ensure the Housing Authority of the city of Austin; provide safe, quality, affordable housing opportunities for low-income families; break the poverty cycle by motivating residents to become economically self-sufficient; and create meaningful partnerships to maximize available community resources for its residents. Anyone wanting more information about HACA and how to obtain housing can call 477-4488 or visit www.hacanet.org.
Both in Amy Smith's July 23 piece, "County Picks Hospital Honchos" [News], and in her Aug. 6 piece, "Newborn District Takes Its First Steps" [News], it was incorrectly reported that Vice-Chair Carl Richie II of the Travis Co. Hospital District Board of Managers is a former member of the Austin Housing Authority Board. Austin Housing Authority Commissioner Carl Richie II has not relinquished his position as commissioner on the board, and his term will not end until Dec. 23, 2005. The agency's commissioners help to ensure the Housing Authority of the city of Austin; provide safe, quality, affordable housing opportunities for low-income families; break the poverty cycle by motivating residents to become economically self-sufficient; and create meaningful partnerships to maximize available community resources for its residents. Anyone wanting more information about HACA and how to obtain housing can call 477-4488 or visit www.hacanet.org.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Jones, Media Relations Specialist
Housing Authority of the city of Austin
Jennifer Jones, Media Relations Specialist
Housing Authority of the city of Austin
[News Editor Michael King replies: We thank Jennifer Jones for the correction.]