Board Commissioners & Board Meeting Information

The Sanford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is a five-member board appointed by the Sanford City Council. This board consists of one member appointed directly by the Mayor and four appointed by other members of the City Council. At least one member must be a resident of public housing.

The citizens who are appointed by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Sanford to serve as members of the Commission shall serve in staggered terms of three (3) years each, from the date of their respective appointment, but shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Each Commissioner signs and publicly takes the Code of Professional Ethics for the Sanford Housing Authority Commissioners and the Oath of Office of a Commissioner for the Sanford Housing Authority. All Commissioners must abide by the Bylaws and the Commissioner Handbook of the Sanford Housing Authority.

Board Commissioners

Chairwoman, Crystal Williams
Term: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028
Vice Chair, Matthew Garrison
Term: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028
Commissioner, Janice Bristow
Term: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028
Commissioner, Sherri Campanale
Term: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028
Commissioner, Linda Jean Ferguson, MSW, LCSW, LCA
Term: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028
Commissioner, Shawn Williams
Term: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028
Commissioner (Resident), Diane Sinnamon
Term: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028

Members of the Sanford Housing Authority's Commissioners shall set policies, establish and adopt an annual and five-year action plan, and adopt an annual operating budget. The Board of Commissioners serves as the governing body with several critical functions:

Policy Direction: They establish and approve major policies that guide the Housing Authority's operations, from tenant selection criteria to development strategies. They ensure these policies align with federal, state, and local regulations while meeting community needs.
Financial Oversight: Commissioners review and approve budgets, major contracts, and expenditures. They monitor financial performance, ensure proper use of public funds, and maintain the agency's fiscal health through sound decision-making.
Executive Leadership: The Board hires and evaluates the Executive Director/CEO, who manages daily operations. They work collaboratively with executive leadership to set organizational goals and strategic direction.
Program Oversight: They monitor the performance of housing programs, including public housing operations, Section 8 voucher administration, and development projects. This includes ensuring quality maintenance, fair tenant policies, and effective program administration.
Community Interface: Commissioners act as a bridge between the Housing Authority and the community, representing resident interests and ensuring the agency's actions align with community needs. They often participate in public meetings and engage with stakeholders.
Compliance: The Board ensures the Housing Authority complies with HUD regulations, fair housing laws, and other applicable requirements while maintaining ethical standards and transparency in operations.

The Board of Commissioners selects and hires a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Sanford Housing Authority (SHA). The CEO is responsible for ensuring the SHA receives at least a satisfactory rating in HUD agency scoring systems, such as the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and the Section Eight Management Assessment System (SEMAP), with a preference to being a "High Performer." The SHA entered into a recovery agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) on March 6, 2025, based on its previous troubled status from 2022.