U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced she will resign from her post in Joe Biden's cabinet effective March 22.
Fudge, 71, a former northeast Ohio Democratic congresswoman, announced her planned departure from the administration in a news release Monday afternoon. Fudge did not say why she is resigning or what she will do next after she leaves her position.
"It has always been my belief that government can and should work for the people. For the last three years, I have fully embraced HUD’s mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. The people HUD serves are those who are often left out and left behind. These are my people. They serve as my motivation for everything we have been able to accomplish," Fudge said in a statement.
Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman will serve as acting secretary.
Fudge is the second cabinet member to leave Biden's administration since he took office in 2021. Marty Walsh resigned as secretary of the Department of Labor last year.
"I thank President Biden for his confidence and trust in me to lead HUD in alignment with the Biden-Harris Administration priorities. As I transition to life as a public citizen, I will continue to do the work that I have been called to do," Fudge said.
The White House, in a statement, hailed Fudge’s dedication to increasing the supply of affordable housing and protect the housing needs of some of the country’s most vulnerable residents.
“From her time as a mayor, to her years as a fierce advocate in the U.S. House of Representatives, Marcia’s vision, passion, and focus on increasing economic opportunity have been assets to our country,” said Biden, a Democrat. “I’m grateful for all of her contributions toward a housing system that works for all Americans, and I wish her well in her next chapter.”
