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Home Forward Union Says It Has ‘No Confidence or Trust’ in Agency Leadership After Travel Findings
- Union says it has no confidence in Home Forward leadership after travel spending revelations.
- CEO Ivory Mathews spent over $100,000 on travel to housing conferences since 2023, sparking union concern.
- A Hawaii trip in October 2024 raised questions about the purpose and cost of travel.
- Union notes staff pay and benefits contrasts with executive travel spending.
- Board members defended Mathews’ leadership at the first meeting after the disclosures.
- Agency pledges independent assessment and a public metrics dashboard.
- Union cites pay disparities between staff and leadership.
- Board chair and leadership emphasize accountability and local focus.
- Mayor’s office says leadership should use funds more responsibly amid housing needs.
- Union calls for accountability and meaningful reforms.
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