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Leadership

• Michael A. Seaman - Chairman
  (5-year term expires October 19, 2015)
• Ronald Brown - Vice Chairman
  (5-year term expires October 19, 2009)
• Hal D. Payne
  (5-year term expires October 19, 2016)
• Joseph Mascia - Resident Commissioner
  (2-year term expires June 30, 2012)
• Elaine Diallo - Resident Commissioner
  (2-year term expires June 30, 2012)
• Jason C. Shell 
  (2-year term expires October 19, 2013)

• Established in 1934 as a public corporation with its own independent status.
• Governed by a Board of seven members, five of whom are appointed by the Mayor and two of whom are elected at-large from the tenant population.
• Board Chair and vice chair are elected from among board members each year
• Operates in compliance with Federal, New York State and City of Buffalo housing standards
• Manages 27 developments within the City of Buffalo
• Provides 4307 housing units within the City of Buffalo
• Distributes 1372 housing vouchers through the Section 8 Voucher Program
• Screens applicants and inspects apartments annually
• Provides rent that is never more than 30% of gross income
• Presents job training and educational opportunities for tenants
• Collaborates with many social service agencies, located on-site for easy resident access