Washington, D.C., residents told housing officials they are living with toxic chemicals, mold, rodents, and untreated hazards during a recent D.C. Housing Authority board meeting. Some residents said the conditions have contributed to serious illness and long-term health problems.
“It was crystal clear DCHA was in a lot of trouble,” said Kenneth Council, a D.C. resident.
Council called into the meeting to express concerns about inadequate inspections and a lack of urgency regarding what he described as an incident involving decomposed bodies in a public housing unit, which he said reflected broader inspection failures. Many residents said they are seeking accountability, while board members said budget constraints and laws limit what actions they can take…