Los Angeles’s top homeless services official, Va Lecia Adams Kellum, faces serious allegations of misconduct, according to two whistleblower claim letters obtained by LAist . The claims accuse her of hiring unqualified friends for influential positions, attempting to destroy public records, and exhibiting inappropriate behavior at a conference.
The whistleblowers allege that Adams Kellum used her position to appoint friends to powerful roles within the organization, despite their lack of qualifications. This move has raised concerns about the integrity and effectiveness of the city’s efforts to address homelessness.
Additionally, the letters accuse Adams Kellum of attempting to destroy public records, a serious violation of transparency and accountability standards. The details of the alleged inappropriate behavior at a conference have not been disclosed…