Tag: San Benito Housing Authority

SBHA continues search for director, discusses legal services

By JACOB LOPEZ  Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Housing Authority is still in search of a new executive director following the departure of former director Arnold Padilla in late October. Currently, Janet Velez sits as interim. Regarding finding a new executive director, Chairperson Ron Rogers said, “We are getting closer.” The group met in executive session …

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$3.7 million grant to fund new housing complex

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Housing Authority has been awarded a multi-million dollar grant for an upcoming development planned in the vicinity of North McCullough and Line 17 Road. SBHA Executive Director Arnold Padilla announced on Monday, March 31 that the housing authority will be awarded a $3,750,000 grant as …

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Housing Authority’s Stonewall Jackson project idle

Stonewall Jackson

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Housing Authority has tabled any developments associated with the Stonewall Jackson building, for the time being. According to SBHA Executive Director Arnold Padilla, the Stonewall Jackson operation has temporarily taken a backseat to other projects. “For the moment, we’ve got other projects that are precedent …

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SBHA: Funds needed to refurbish Stonewall Jackson

Stonewall Jackson

By FRANCISCO E. JIMENEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com The San Benito Housing Authority has successfully purchased the historic Stonewall Jackson building, but not much else has developed thus far. What’s the holdup? Money. “At this time, we are looking for financial resources that will allow us to modernize the building,” said SBHA Executive Director Arnold Padilla. …

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