LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Lisa Osanka, executive director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, has resigned from her position. This comes following criticism of conditions at Dosker Manor.

In a news release, Mayor Craig Greenberg, D-Louisville, announced he accepted her resignation, but she will remain in the post until he appoints a successor. Osanka was named interim director of LHMA in April 2018 and appointed to the post full-time in Nov. 2018.

Mayor Greenberg said, “I want to thank Lisa for her service to our city. I have initiated a national search for a new Executive Director and I appreciate Lisa’s willingness to remain with LMHA to assist in this transition.”

Over 15,000 families in Louisville receive long-term, low-income rental housing and rental help from LMHA. It has approximately 3,800 public housing units across the city.

Metro council members received complaints about LMHA from residents at Dosker Manor, a complex of over 600 apartment units.

In August, after touring Dosker Manor, councilwoman Tammy Hawkins said, “Today, I stand before you with city leaders, no longer asking, but demanding Louisville Housing Authority (LMHA) to take action.”

In the release announcing her resignation, Osanka said, “I have worked in affordable housing for over 30 years, including more than 21 of those with LMHA and as Executive Director for over five.” She added, “Of course, this time includes navigating through a global pandemic and attempting to support 15,000 families to stay healthy at home and 300 employees to stay healthy at work. It has been an honor to lead this organization.”