Housing Chief Under Fire

Sun., Aug. 18, 1996

Associated Press

Judith Worrell-Payne’s nationwide travels are under fire from members of Idaho’s largest affordable housing lobby.

Worrell-Payne, who lost her job as executive director of Boise’s housing authority on June 19 over allegations of mismanagement such as exorbitant trips, remains at the helm of the state chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.

But association Secretary Deanna Watson and Vice President Diane Boles are resigning, after Worrell-Payne received permission to travel to Orlando, Fla., at association expense.

Boles challenged the validity of Thursday’s vote that gave Worrell-Payne permission, arguing that the Twin Falls meeting lacked a quorum.

Worrell-Payne has sued the Boise authority over her dismissal.

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