Alphonso Jackson new HUD secretary
Alphonso Jackson was sworn in as the 13th Secretary of U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Jackson was previously HUD ’s deputy secretary. In that role, Jackson oversaw the day-to-day operations of HUD, a federal agency with more than 9,000 employees and a $32 million dollar budget. Jackson was sworn in April 1.
Jackson has a long and distinguished career in the housing industry. He is the former head of public housing authorities in the cities of St. Louis, Washington D.C. and Dallas. Jackson also has experience at the helm of redevelopment authorities in St. Louis and Washington.
Jackson received a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in education administration from Truman State University. In addition, he holds a law degree from Washington University School of Law.
Jackson has indicated that the department under his leadership will continue to focus on homeownership and improving internal management practices at HUD. Former HUD Secretary Mel Martinez is currently running for the Senate in his native Florida.
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