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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Bantuvanis | Expires 10/17/2025 | Commissioner |
| Christine Barksdale | Expires 10/17/2028 | Chairperson |
| Judy Briggs | Expires 10/17/2027 | Commissioner |
| Lisa Collins | Expires 04/30/2025 | Tenant Representative |
| Loretta Epthimiatos | Expires 10/17/2025 | Vice Chairperson |
| Joyce Kelly | Expires 04/30/2025 | Tenant Representative |
| Valerie Wilson | Expires 10/17/2024 | 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 Room.
2025 Meetings:
- January 28 (4th Tuesday)
- February 18
- March 18
- April 15
- May 20
- June 17
- July 15
- August 19
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- December 16
The general public may enter through the main building entrance where you will be received by an IHA staff member.
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30am – 11:30am
1:00pm – 3:30pm
(Closed for major federal holidays.)
Drop box is always available.
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