Jacksonville Housing Authority board member Harriet Brock has settled her federal lawsuit against the agency and its CEO. As part of the deal, Brock’s own housing assistance will be restored, but she must repay disputed benefits and leave theJHA board.
Action News Jax’s Ben Becker obtained the settlement involving Brock, secretary of JHA’s Board of Commissioners, who also receives assistance through the agency’s Housing Choice Voucher, or Section 8, program.
Under the agreement, JHA will reinstate Brock in the program and pay her landlord housing assistance for August, September and October 2026. JHA will also continue making payments as long as Brock remains eligible…