HUD Secretary Fudge announces resignation in late March

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Source: AP

Updated 1:03 PM EDT, March 11, 2024


WASHINGTON (AP) — Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would resign her post, effective March 22, saying she was leaving “with mixed emotions.”

A former mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, and later an Ohio representative in Congress, Fudge, 71, served as HUD secretary since the start of President Joe Biden’s administration.

“As a dedicated public servant for nearly five decades, I have been devoted to improving the quality of life for the people of this nation, focusing on those with the greatest need,” Fudge said in a statement. “Having worked at every level of government ... I have worked tirelessly to ensure that America lives up to its promise of liberty and justice for all.”

Fudge’s statement did not indicate a reason she was resigning now, saying only that she planned to “transition to life as a private citizen.” The White House, in a statement, hailed Fudge’s dedication to increasing the supply of affordable housing and protect the housing needs of some of the country’s most vulnerable residents.

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[Kennah]

1. Cabinet secretary is a tough gig, and HUD has to be among the less glamorous and more unforgiving

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2. HUD has always been a tough department to deal with

and particularly due to its focus on "urban", which has always been denigrated and financially slashed by the GOP.