Housing Authority of Cook County’s Richard J. Monocchio takes on HUD role
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Richard J. Monocchio became the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s principal deputy assistant secretary for public and Indian housing Monday. He exited his role of 12 years as the executive director of the Housing Authority of Cook County on Wednesday. Richard J. Monocchio, who served as executive director of the Housing Authority of Cook County for 12 years, is being sworn in Monday as principal deputy assistant secretary at HUD.
“As a life-long public servant, it is my sincere pleasure to return to HUD to serve the Office of Public and Indian Housing,” Monocchio said in a news release. “I am thrilled to bring my experience as a leader in public housing efforts for the City of Chicago, Cook County, and as an advisor in Congress to better the lives of the people HUD serves. Together, we will enhance the quality, affordability, and safety of housing across this country.
The Housing Authority of Cook County was established in 1946 and helps provide affordable housing to thousands of residents.
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