Milpitas Appoints Veteran Administrator John E. Hall as Housing Official

The City of Milpitas announced the appointment of John E. Hall as its Housing Official to lead municipal housing initiatives and help expand affordable living opportunities for local families. Hall brings close to 26 years of background across municipal leadership, community development, and affordable housing finance.

Hall previously served as the director of the District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development, managing a $144 million budget and helping create roughly 1,100 units of affordable housing. His career also includes leadership roles within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he worked on asset oversight and sustainability programs.

City Manager Willie Hopkins welcomed the appointment, stating that Hall will focus on advancing city housing priorities, preventing resident displacement, and fostering regional partnerships to address housing affordability in the South Bay.