The Commissioners on the Housing Authority of Baltimore City Board are appointed by the Mayor of Baltimore City. This diverse five-member board is the governing body for HABC. The responsibilities of the HABC Board of Commissioners include establishing policies and providing guidance on key operational and financial matters relating to HABC’s housing programs.

Crystal Branch, Resident Commissioner
Crystal Branch joined the board in 2024 as a resident member of the Board of Commissioners. A critical role serving as a liaison between HABC leadership and residents.
HABC Board of Commissioners

From left to right Marianne Navarro, Vice-Chair; Robin Truiett-Theodorson, Chair; Joseph Lee Smith, Commissioner; Robin Carter, Commissioner; with Janet Abrahams, President and CEO of the Housing Authority of Baltimore City.
Board Meetings
The Board of Commissioners Meeting is generally held at 4:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. The meetings are held at 417 E. Fayette Street, 3rd Floor Conference Room. Throughout the year, meetings are also held offsite at select public housing developments.
For additional meeting information, please contact Candice Jones directly at 410-396-6996.
All changes to the HABC Board Meetings will be noted on this page, as well as, on the events calendar.