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Fired Portsmouth Housing Authority executive lost more than $350K in severance pay
PORTSMOUTH -- When the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority fired its executive director with cause this month, it took more than $350,000 away from him, according to a document obtained by The Virginian-Pilot.
The board fired Hal Short on Aug. 2 after 44 years of service.
Board Vice Chairwoman Trulinda Britt said he was fired because of “underperformance of duties as executive director and for actions that have damaged the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority.”
Board members have refused to explain further.
Read more: http://pilotonline.com/news/government/local/fired-portsmouth-housing-authority-executive-lost-more-than-k-in/article_009f6fb1-0057-5753-b50f-40cdf66d88d5.html
