ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Residents living in Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) units say they are dealing with mold, infestations and unsafe living conditions as the agency faces growing controversy and leadership upheaval.
The turmoil escalated after ARHA fired its former CEO, Erik Johnson, who was discovered living in one of the agency’s affordable housing units. Johnson was later terminated and filed suit. The nine-member ARHA board resigned shortly after.
Ahead of a special ARHA board meeting Monday night, residents say they are still waiting for answers. One resident invited DC News Now inside his unit to show the mold spreading onto his clothes…