Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority CEO Erik C. Johnson issued a lengthy statement Thursday morning acknowledging “valid” tenant concerns and detailing reforms implemented since he took the helm in September 2024.
The statement comes two days after ALXnow reported that tenants plan to protest on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at ARHA headquarters over delayed payments, service issues, and other problems.
Johnson admitted the agency “fell behind on completing recertifications, which impacted payments to landlords and affected some tenant ledger accounts.” He also acknowledged ARHA failed to perform adequate preventive maintenance and must improve property management operations…