Adi Talwar
Jonathan Gardenhire, vice president of the Smith Houses TA, led the campaign against Bloomberg's infill plan and remains skeptical about the idea.
The Housing Authority’s Tenant Associations are supposed to rally residents to fight for their interests. But while some leaders (like Jonathan Gardenhire, above, the vice president of Smith Houses’ TA) have had success, a lack of training, resources and tenant interest have hamstrung most.
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