Chicago Housing Authority CEO Eugene E. Jones released a statement about his resignation:
Today, I have tendered my resignation to Mayor Lori Lightfoot as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority.
I want to thank her for the opportunity to stay on and serve CHA’s residents and to be a part of the larger efforts to help build and strengthen our neighborhoods. I also want to thank our Board of Commissioners for their continued confidence in me.
Since my arrival at CHA four and-a-half years ago, I have been committed to meeting CHA’s goals of producing more housing and to supporting the city in its efforts to expand housing opportunities in every Chicago community.
From bringing new investment to communities and forming innovative partnerships that led to the development of three co-located housing and libraries, the development of new community assets like grocery stores and recreational facilities and the settlement earlier this year of the landmark Gautreaux case, I leave knowing that the CHA is well-positioned for the future and is prepared to meet the housing needs of its residents and the communities across our city.
I am looking forward to pursuing new opportunities; the resignation is effective Sept. 27.
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