Board Commissioners
The Ithaca Housing Authority Board of Commissioners consists of seven members. The Mayor of the City of Ithaca appoints five of those members to serve a five-year term. Two are Resident Commissioners that are elected by the Ithaca Housing Authority residents for a two-year term, with one resident Commissioner being from Titus Towers and one from Family Sites. The main responsibility of the Board of Commissioners includes creating a vision and direction for the Housing Authority and approving policies and procedures. Commissioners ensure that the Housing Authority operates within the law and according to HUD regulations. The Board elects a chairperson and vice-chairperson each year at the June annual meeting. The current members of the Board of Commissioners are as follows:
Name | Term of Office | Title |
---|---|---|
Valerie Wilson | Expires 10/17/2024 | Chairperson |
Lisa Gould | Expires 04/30/2023 | Tenant Representative |
Loretta Tomberelli Epthimiatos | Expires 10/17/2025 | Commissioner/Vice Chairperson |
Christine Barksdale | Expires 10/17/2023 | Commissioner |
(Vacant) | Expires 10/17/2023 | Commissioner |
(Vacant) | Expires 4/30/2023 | Tenant Representative |
Ann Bantuvanis | Expires 10/17/2025 | Commissioner |
Meetings
Monthly Commissioner meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. typically in the Titus Towers 2 Conference Center.
2022 Meetings:
All meetings will be held in the Titus 1 Community Room to allow more space for social distancing due to COVID-19. The general public may enter through the Titus 1 main building entrance where you will be received by an IHA staff member.
- January 26
- February 15
- March 15
- April 19
- May 26
- June 21
- July 19
- No Aug mtg.
- September 20
- October 18
- November 15
- December 20
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am – 12:00pm
12:30pm – 3:30pm
(Closed for major federal holidays.)
Contact Info:
Phone: (607) 273-8629
Fax: (607) 273-5738
After Hours Maintenance Emergencies:
Phone: (607) 882-7656
IHA Hearing Impaired Line:
Phone: (800) 662-1220