Mission Statement
The Salem Housing Authority is committed to providing a full range of affordable housing opportunities that are decent, safe, and sanitary to eligible low income elderly, families, and handicapped persons in a fair manner. We strive to make the best use of all available resources so that our residents and participants may live in an environment that is clean, well-maintained and attractive by taking advantage of available government resources. Our goal is to manage our public housing units in a manner that is consistent with good, financially sound property management practices.
We endeavor to instill pride and a desire for an enhanced quality of life for our residents and their families. We are committed to servicing our residents and participants and this entire community in a manner that demonstrates professional courtesy, respect and caring.
We are committed to fair and non-discriminatory practices throughout all of our housing programs and design policies that aim to de-concentrate poverty and provide support to access affordable housing opportunities. The SHA is committed to assisting all residents who are moving from welfare-to-work with affordable housing opportunities that do not act as disincentives to economic advancement.
Key Staff
Cathy Hoog
Executive Director
Office: 978-744-4431 ext. 111
Email: choog@salemha.org
Debra A. Tucker
Assistant Executive Director
Office: 978-744-4431 ext. 115
Email: dtucker@salemha.org
Anne M. Cameron
Executive Secretary
to Executive Director
Office: 978-744-4431 ext. 101
Email:acameron@salemha.org
Jacqueline A. Guzman
Director of Leased Housing
Office: 978-744-4431 ext. 112
Email: jguzman@salemha.org
Maureen Thomas
Director of Public Housing
Office: 978-744-4431 ext. 103
Email: mthomas@salemha.org

Meet the Directors
The SHA is a public body, politic, and corporate, duly organized and existing pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 121B. The members of the Board are legally responsible for the overall operation of the Authority. The Board consists of five individuals, four are appointed by the Mayor and the fifth member is appointed by the Commonwealth. The day to day activities of the Authority are administered by an Executive Director and the Authority staff.
Cathy hoog, executive director
Office: 978-744-4431 ext. 111, Email: choog@salemha.org
Board Members
John A. Boris, Chairman
Cell: 978-479-3250, Email: johnaboris@verizon.net
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL, VICE CHAIRMAIN, (GOVERNOR’S APPOINTEE)
Home: 978-740-3137, Email: kdriscoll@salem.com
CHARITY LEZAMA, TREASURER
Cell: 978-979-3822, Email: charitylezama@gmail.com
Benjamin winthrop, assistant treasurer, (representative of organized labor)
Cell: 857-205-1985, Email: bwinthrop@salemha.org
sue kirby, tentant representative
Home: 781-605-8923, Email: 83150sss@gmail.com
Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month,
27 Charter Street at 6:00 p.m.