In this post: stunning news of wage theft on the Leefort Terrace project, plus tenants’ public comments, and the Tenant Representative’s monthly report and statement about the cancellation of mediation. Please attend the SHA board meeting scheduled for October 14!

What we cover in this post: tenant comments, the ongoing issue of cancelled mediation sessions, follow-up on elevator problems, and the removal of emergency pull cords at Pioneer Terrace, a development for the elderly. We urge members of the public to attend SHA board meetings in person or online. SHA is a government body, and deserves public attention, just like city council or the state legislature. If you have expertise or opinion to contribute to the board, please contact them via meetings or via email.

Elevators, oversight, and canceled mediation sessions took center stage at the Salem Housing Authority’s June 17 meeting. What happens when tenant concerns hit a board that may not be listening closely enough? This song isn’t over yet. With tenant access, public assets, and accountable governance on the line, please attend the next SHA board meeting on July 8 and help make sure residents’ voices are heard.

Tenants raised repair concerns, scrutinized spending decisions, and won a bigger place at the board table in our latest What We Heard on the May Salem Housing Authority meeting.

Big changes are coming to Salem housing—but is oversight keeping up? 👀 Here’s what we heard at the latest HOSI board meeting.