Recent Addresses

Articles

• March 7, 2009 Pioneer Press newspaper article re: economic stimulus funds
• July 23, 2008 Workday Minnesota article re: add public housing to the disinvestment crisis
• June 30, 2008 Pioneer Press newspaper article re: affordability is tough sell in suburbia
• August 24, 2006 Pioneer Press newspaper article re: public housing shortfalls

Interviews

• Supply misses demand for Section 8 housing: Executive Director Jon Gutzmann's May 2, 2007 interview with Minnesota Public Radio - click on "Listen to Feature Audio." This link will redirect you to an external web site. The PHA is not responsible for the accuracy of information on external web sites.

Notices

• Jon Gutzmann Elected President of Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) June 21, 2005

Presentations

• Presentation to MN NAHRO Leadership Retreat, July 25, 2007, "Federal Legislative Update". PHA Housing Policy Director Al Hester summarized the current status of appropriations and authorizing legislation. The presentation includes details of the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act ("SEVRA", HR 1851), as provided by the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities (CBPP). The version linked here is in PDF format. To obtain a PowerPoint version, please send an e-mail request to al.hester@stpha.org.
• Presentation to MN NAHRO Spring Conference, May 25, 2007, "Save Public Housing". PHA Executive Director Jon Gutzmann encouraged other Minnesota housing agencies to modify this presentation for use in their communities. The version linked here is in PDF format. To obtain a PowerPoint version that can be modified by inserting local pictures and data, please send an e-mail request to al.hester@stpha.org.
• Presentation to the Mayor January 2006
• Presentation to PHA Board February 23, 2005; "HOME" homeownership program, 15-year overview.
• Presentation to St. Paul City Council PHA Overview and Housing Policy Issues, February 23, 2005

Press Releases

• Press event summary June 5, 2009 announcing contract awards of over $11 Million in Recovery Act and other capital funding.
• Press release May 15, 2009 announcing contract awards for $11 Million; obligates 100% of PHA’s Federal Stimulus Grant.
• Press release March 10, 2008 recognizing Saint Paul Public Housing Agency for excellence in financial reporting.
• Press release re: August 24, 2006 press conference on public housing funding shortfalls.

Speeches

• Jon Gutzmann's final column as PHADA president from the PHADA Advocate, May 30, 2007
• Jon Gutzmann's April 3, 2004 speech accepting Twin Cities' Habitat For Humanity's "Community Builder" award
• Jon Gutzmann's speech at the PHA's 25th Anniversary Celebration, September 12, 2002

Testimony

• Jon Gutzmann's June 20, 2006 Testimony Before House Government Reform Subcommittee on Federalism and the Census concerning "Poverty, Public Housing and the CRA: Have Housing and Community Investment Incentives Helped Public Housing Families Achieve the American Dream?"
• Jon Gutzmann's May 17, 2005 Testimony Before a House Subcommittee on HUD Reform Bill