JERSEY CITY – The Board of Commissioners of the Jersey City Housing Authority has selected its preferred candidate for the position of executive director – Marvin Walton, a Jersey City resident and public housing professional with 13 years of leadership experience at three of the nation’s largest housing authorities.
“The selection of Marvin Walton speaks to the talent we are bringing to Jersey City government as we focus on building communities and creating greater opportunities for all of our residents,” said Mayor Steven Fulop. “The Jersey City Housing Authority has been a tremendous partner in restoring neighborhoods in Jersey City and providing access to quality affordable and public housing in all areas. With Marvin at the helm, we will be able to advance our goal of creating more affordable housing throughout the city.”
For the past six years, Mr. Walton has served in leadership roles at the Newark Housing Authority, the largest housing authority in New Jersey and the eleventh largest in the nation, with a portfolio of 44 public housing communities and a total of over 8,000 rental units. He has served as the Deputy Executive Director for the past four years and previously served as Chief Financial Officer.
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