At their monthly board meeting, the Lee’s Summit Housing Authority (LSHA) stated they are in the middle of an investigation spearheaded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
“They had enough complaints to warrant an investigation,” said Lisa Dickerson, executive director of the housing authority. “I don’t know what happened in March 2019 but they want to start there.”
Dickerson joined the agency in November 2023. She said the actions of previous staff are the reason for HUD’s involvement.
KSHB 41 reported last month on the executive director’s claims that previous staff destroyed documentation.
When KSHB 41 reached out to HUD in August, the department said they received complaints about the LSHA but weren’t investigating the agency.
Following the comments at the board meeting from Dickerson, we asked HUD again to confirm any ongoing investigations.
“HUD takes fair housing matters very seriously, working each and every day to enforce the Fair Housing Act and root out discrimination in housing. HUD does not comment on whether reviews or investigations are underway.”