Although Amber Powell was on the agenda for the special meeting of the HADCO Board of Commissioners last Thursday (12/09 /10), Commissioner Shannon Gammie was quick to stop her from getting a hearing before the body.   Commissioner Gammie claimed she talked with HUD staff in Portland who told her the HADCO Board of Commissioners had not authority to overturn… Read More HADCO Commission Denies Single Mother a Hearing

It is no wonder that the News Review did not publish the full content of HADCO’s Executive Director’s resignation letter.  But in the spirit of transparency, here it is for everyone to see. It is most likely the News Review, or any media, would not want to risk the possible libel and defamation claim that might follow by… Read More HADCO’s Ex Director’s Resignation Letter

While pressure was mounting against her mismanagement of the Housing Authority of Douglas County (HADCO), Executive Director Dolly Newman jumped ship Tuesday.   although no formal written notice has been received by the HADCO Board of Commissioners, two of the members were aware of her resignation when they arrived to a meeting that was supposed to be a public… Read More HADCO Executive Director Resigns Without Notice!