Public commenter accuses Housing Authority of procedural errors, urges clearer rules

Chris Michels used his three minutes of public comment to accuse the Santa Fe County Housing Authority of procedural errors and of denying the public adequate input on meeting minutes. "You should not be having public concern after you approve the minutes," Michels said, and told the board he compared the minutes to the YouTube video and found them incorrect.

Chair Justin Green responded that anyone with specific concerns about the minutes should submit them in writing ahead of a meeting so staff can address them, saying the board will take written input through official channels. Michels had also complained that his request to speak had not been approved by county staff; the chair acknowledged the complaint and invited written follow-up rather than an on-the-spot adjudication.

Why it matters: Michels framed his remarks as a governance and transparency issue, asking the board to follow rules of order and allow public input on minutes. The exchange did not result in a formal action; the chair encouraged the commenter to provide specific, written corrections so staff can investigate and, if needed, amend minutes. The meeting proceeded with the published agenda.