At a time when the federal government continues to shortchange housing funding, he will be a skilled steward of our public housing infrastructure who understands and centers the needs of residents.” Approximately one-third of Minneapolis Public Housing residents are members of the East-African community.
But first, let’s pause to celebrate the incredible historic moment of the first Somali refugee to run a public housing agency.
“Having grown up in in Minneapolis public housing after coming to our city as a refugee, Sharmarke’s story of success highlights public housing as vital asset in Minneapolis,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
Glass ceilings get broken, then wallets get stolen.
Sharmarke Issa was confirmed by the Minneapolis City Council to chair Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA).
He admitted that some of the fraud scheme money instead went to properties he purchased in Edina, Minneapolis and elsewhere.
Only in America?
https://www.frontpagemag.com/first-somali-refugee-to-run-public-housing-admits-to-stealing-millions/
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