Reset HUD Leadership Structure

Department of Housing and Urban Development / Office of the Secretary

Immediately reassign all delegated powers to politically appointed PDAS, DAS, and other office leadership positions. Change career leadership positions into political appointments. Use Senior Executive Service transfers to install aligned leadership.

"HUD political leadership should immediately assign all delegated powers to politically appointed PDAS, DAS, and other office leadership positions; change any current career leadership positions into political and non-career appointment positions" – Project 2025

History

Mon Jan 20 2025

Initial analysis

Disruptive Potential

HIGH

Would significantly alter the career civil service structure and potentially politicize previously non-partisan positions

Status
Planned
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