The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners voted during a special meeting on Wednesday to terminate CEO Erik Johnson, effective immediately, ending a weeks-long controversy over his unauthorized stay in a public housing unit.
The decision comes as an independent investigation into Johnson’s actions continues, according to a statement released by the board on Friday.
“The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board has voted to terminate the employment of CEO Erik Johnson, effective today,” the board said in its brief statement…