PHA's Greene Can't Keep It In His Pants - Insurer to Pay $250,000

**ArcticSplash** · 08-24-2010, 08:29 PM

I'm opening a new thread on PHA's Greene because things just got a way more interesting than just Wells Fargo wanting to foreclose on his $615K condo.

OK seriously... what more do we need to get rid of him now?

He needs to go. The guy is literally sucking Federal tax money and now insurance money dry. For what we are wasting on this man, at least 15 families could have a roof over their heads in PHA that are homeless right now.

Insurer could pay $250,000 in Greene harassment charge | Philadelphia Inquirer | 08/24/2010

**ArcticSplash** · 08-24-2010, 08:31 PM

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) would also like to know why Greene makes more than the Governor and the Mayor of Philadelphia, combined.

**ArcticSplash** · 08-24-2010, 08:39 PM

In addition to this, a legal firm, The Law Project, which does women's advocacy in sexual harassment cases with a LONG history of success in the courtroom, is after Greene and the Housing Authority.

The PHA just got its ass handed to it on a plate.

And they haven't yet heard from the IRS -- which will be contacting them shortly. I just got back an acknowledgement letter from the IRS about my complaint, they've started their investigation into the TSSI non-profit which is controlled by PHA.

**dr_gingivitis** · 08-24-2010, 08:47 PM

And now it sounds like the deal may be off the table:

No Deal To Settle Claims Vs. Greene

The attorney for Elizabeth Helms says the PHA wants the settlement to be confidential. He is not wiling to do this and says if the PHA does not agree, the price for settlement will go up $25,000 a day.

Now, the attorney for Helm, John Elliott, just told Fox 29 the deal will not be confidential and his client with cooperate with any investigation of Greene. He is sending a letter to the PHA telling them just that. Elliot says Helm will not facilitate anyone else to be a victim of Carl Greene.

I know and really like the victim, she's a super smart woman, and while I'm really upset this has happened to her, I'm continuously impressed with her resolve and character.

**ArcticSplash** · 08-24-2010, 08:57 PM

I'm glad she's not going to deal. As long as she doesn't deal, she's a problem for the PHA.

The only way for the PHA to get rid of its problem is to fire Greene.

**dr_gingivitis** · 08-24-2010, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by MayfairMeat

I'm glad she's not going to deal. As long as she doesn't deal, she's a problem for the PHA.

The only way for the PHA to get rid of its problem is to fire Greene.

Yup, never really understood why PHA would settle if it wasn't going to be confidential.

Good for her. Anyone willing to risk $250K for the public good is good by me.

**ArcticSplash** · 08-24-2010, 09:34 PM

THIS JUST IN - PHA Board is considering whether to fire Greene
Greene’s 306K job in doubt | Philadelphia Inquirer | 08/24/2010

"I think the sexual harassment cases really change everything," said Street in an interview, when asked if Greene should remain as PHA executive director.

City Controller Alan Butkovitz, who appoints two members to the five-person board, said, "I don't think it's acceptable to have a person in a position of power being serially accused of sexual harassment."

**devilspocket** · 08-24-2010, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by MayfairMeat

THIS JUST IN - PHA Board is considering whether to fire Greene
Greene’s 306K job in doubt | Philadelphia Inquirer | 08/24/2010

"I think the sexual harassment cases really change everything," said Street in an interview, when asked if Greene should remain as PHA executive director.

City Controller Alan Butkovitz, who appoints two members to the five-person board, said, "I don't think it's acceptable to have a person in a position of power being serially accused of sexual harassment."

If the board was that much in the dark, they should all resign as well. Appoint board members who will actually perform oversight functions. Firing Greene is not the solution to all the problems with PHA.

**raider.adam** · 08-24-2010, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by dr_gingivitis

And now it sounds like the deal may be off the table:

No Deal To Settle Claims Vs. Greene

I know and really like the victim, she's a super smart woman, and while I'm really upset this has happened to her, I'm continuously impressed with her resolve and character.

Good for her. The fact more people do accept the money to keep their mouth shut has helped perpetuate a lot of problems like this.

**raider.adam** · 08-24-2010, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by dr_gingivitis

Yup, never really understood why PHA would settle if it wasn't going to be confidential.

Good for her. Anyone willing to risk $250K for the public good is good by me.

Here's my question.

Can it REALLY be confidential? We should have Open Records access to any of their lawsuits. Sure, they can agree to it being confidential, but they can't over ride state law.

**Cya** · 08-25-2010, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by MayfairMeat

And they haven't yet heard from the IRS -- which will be contacting them shortly. I just got back an acknowledgement letter from the IRS about my complaint, they've started their investigation into the TSSI non-profit which is controlled by PHA.

I didn't see a thread here on PS about TSSI (correct me if I'm wrong), but this also got my attention. So, this woman who heads TSSI can make a 6 figure salary and still live in a PHA subsidized home?
That really is a slap in the face to all those on the waiting list. PHA says it's perfectly legal. Really?
Not to mention their finances, which I'm sure the IRS will find juicy.

**seand** · 08-25-2010, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Cya

I didn't see a thread here on PS about TSSI (correct me if I'm wrong), but this also got my attention. So, this woman who heads TSSI can make a 6 figure salary and still live in a PHA subsidized home?
That really is a slap in the face to all those on the waiting list. PHA says it's perfectly legal. Really?
Not to mention their finances, which I'm sure the IRS will find juicy.

*sarcasm* Its so wonderful that we can depend on the board with folks like Blackwell and Street to make oversee cleaning up the mess. *sarcasm*

**Cya** · 08-25-2010, 03:42 PM

Carl Greene and his scholarship fund: Pay to play? | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/25/2010
The scholarship fund that the contractor was advised to pay into - the Carl R. Greene Achievement Scholarship Program - was set up by Tenant Support Services Inc., a nonprofit agency under contract with PHA to provide tenant services.

Managed by the Philadelphia Foundation, the scholarship fund has $15,000, according to foundation spokeswoman Betsy Anderson.

TSSI has come under fire for soliciting donations to Greene's 10-year PHA anniversary party in 2008. The requested contributions from vendors, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, went to the scholarship fund, according to PHA officials.

TSSI has not responded to requests for information on how it spends its money. PHA yesterday did not answer questions about how many students have received scholarships.

I also recall reading a story last week about how non-union PHA employees were mandated by Greene to pay $2.12 per week to a specific fund. (Can't recall the details or link at the moment).

Time to replace all members of the PHA board of directors, IMO.

**dr_gingivitis** · 08-25-2010, 04:36 PM

Rumor is the posters of Carl are being removed from PHA's offices.

**seand** · 08-25-2010, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by dr_gingivitis

Rumor is the posters of Carl are being removed from PHA's offices.

Well that will be fun. Dude seems to love to put himself in the "official" shot of every new building project.

**OldCityTans** · 08-25-2010, 05:04 PM

The word "serially" is interesting. We know about case/s in Detroit, and of ... 2? cases here. He's been here 12 years. How many sexual harassment charges have their been against him TOTAL?

**ArcticSplash** · 08-26-2010, 06:56 AM

Nutter calls for Carl Greene's ouster

Cost to settle sex-harassment cases against Philadelphia Housing Authority chief near $900,000 | Philadelphia Inquirer | 08/26/2010

**peahen** · 08-26-2010, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by OldCityTans

The word "serially" is interesting. We know about case/s in Detroit, and of ... 2? cases here. He's been here 12 years. How many sexual harassment charges have their been against him TOTAL?

Some of the earlier articles said that 6 complaints had been lodged against him here. Although some of them seemed to be for harassment and intimidation, not just sexual harassment.

**peahen** · 08-26-2010, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by MayfairMeat

"I think the sexual harassment cases really change everything," said Street in an interview, when asked if Greene should remain as PHA executive director.

It's laughable that this board is acting so surprised. Greene was already facing sexual harassment charges in Detroit, and we basically put in writing in his employment contract that we didn't care? So instead of facing any sort of repercussions, the guy got a new job and a big fat raise. And no additional oversight. And now we're acting shocked that he did it again. I wonder where he could have gotten the idea that he'd get away with it...?