Norfolk Housing Authority Turmoil Spikes After Firing
NRHA Fired Nathan Simms: What Happened (Timeline)? How the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority removed Executive Director Nathan Simms began on November 6, 2025, when the Board of Commissioners retreated into a closed session to discuss an unspecified personnel matter. Simms presented briefly, then the board reconvened without him or the public and voted to terminate him without citing a reason. Closed Door Vote Shock No public notice or discussion preceded the personnel action, and the agenda gave no explanation. The episode comes as regulators like the FTC and DOJ intensify real estate scrutiny over transparency and consumer protection. A meeting recording was posted nearly two weeks later. Announcement gap and Documentation discrepancies NRHA communications director Leha Byrd declined to confirm his current employment status, saying it was a matter of public record . NRHA made no statement until November 19, and its website listed Simms as executive director on November 18....