Va Lecia Adams Kellum, the CEO of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, has resigned just days after the LA County Board voted to significantly cut funding to her agency. In her resignation, she cited shifting responsibilities as a key reason for her departure. While she had aimed to address the agency's shortcomings and had previous success in managing homelessness initiatives, her tenure faced scrutiny from audits criticizing operational challenges and ineffective services. Adams Kellum plans to assist during a transition period, although she has not announced her future plans in homeless services.
Adams Kellum announced her resignation after the LA County Board stripped her agency of over $300 million, marking a pivotal moment in her leadership.
Despite initial successes addressing homelessness, critical audits and operational issues plagued the agency during Adams Kellum's tenure, leading to intensified calls for reform.
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