In early February, the U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Turner as the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner was confirmed by a vote of 55-44 and sworn in by Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas.
“I am honored and humbled to serve the American people and the Trump Administration as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development…On President Trump’s first day in office, he signed an executive order to lower the cost of housing and expand housing supply. As Secretary, I will lead the department in furthering these priorities.” – HUD Secretary Scott Turner.
According to a release from HUD, Secretary Turner previously led the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC), driving the Opportunity Zones Initiative. He also served as an Associate Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, Founder and CEO of the Community Engagement & Opportunity Council, and a housing development executive at JPI. A lifelong Texan, Turner represented the 33rd District in the Texas State Legislature and played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
“Congratulations, we at National REIA are looking forward to working with Secretary Turner to provide, develop and redevelop safe, quality affordable housing for the US!” Said Charles Tassell, COO of National REIA.
Click here to read the full release at HUD.gov.
