An Email from the Office of Stacey Head:
Last week I learned that HANO had let a contract for $500,000 to have the Lambert Advisory Group and Shelia Danzey engage in planning for the public housing developments in New Orleans. I obtained a copy of that contract from Council Research's office, which had apparently been provided that contract by HANO. It was executed on behalf of HANO by the HUD receiver. This contract is set for the discussion during the Council's housing committee meeting on Monday at 10:30. So that I can be prepared for this meeting, I have requested the following information from the receiver: 1) the genesis of this contract; 2) the reason that the $500,000 dollar figure was used; and 3) why a public bid was not performed.
If you or your groups have any interest in this matter, you are welcome to attend the meeting. Also, feel free to express any thoughts you have to my colleagues on the housing committee, Mr. Thomas or Ms. Willard-Lewis, or me.
Finally, if you like, pass this e-mail on to anyone you believe may be interested.
Stacy Head
Councilmember, District B