Amid controversy, University alum resigns as U.S. HUD Secretary
MCTU.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson, a Washington University alum, stepped down from his position on March 31.
Jackson, who graduated from the School of Law with a J.D. in 1973, resigned amid allegations that his agency improperly commissioned federal housing contracts to political allies.
“During my time here, I have sought to make America a better place to live, work and raise a family,” Jackson said in a press statement regarding his resignation. “I take great pride in working alongside some of the most dedicated civil servants in America. The hardworking people at HUD make a difference in the lives of thousands of Americans daily.”
President George W. Bush nominated Jackson as the 13th secretary of HUD in 2004.
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