Two directors are no longer with Ramsey County after officials opened an internal investigation related to their involvement with a recuperative care business in Brooklyn Center.
Former Ramsey County Housing Stability Director Keith Lattimore’s last day with the county was Aug. 12. Former county Deputy Director of Housing Stability Kimberly Cleminson’s last day was Aug. 20, county officials confirmed Wednesday.
A call to an attorney for Care Chexx, the company Lattimore founded which was providing recuperative care services at a hotel in Brooklyn Center, was not immediately returned Wednesday. Cleminson was listed as a partner with Care Chexx.
County officials did not say Wednesday whether Lattimore and Cleminson resigned or were let go. They also did not provide information on the current status of the investigation.
A call to Bryan Huntington, the attorney for Care Chexx and BC Seva LLC, the hotel’s owner, was not returned Tuesday.
In late June the Brooklyn Center city council revoked the hotel Suburban Studio’s license after city staff discovered the medical respite facility serving homeless individuals was operating on its the premises.
Care Chexx which began providing recuperative care services at the hotel in June under a management and operations agreement with the hotel. Cleminson is listed as a partner with Care Chexx on its website.
County officials initiated an internal investigation in July “when we learned of a potential county involvement with the business,” officials said.
The Brooklyn Center city council approved a stay of revocation of the hotel’s license during its July 14 meeting, under the condition that Care Chexx may not operate there.
An open housing stability director position was posted online by county officials on Aug. 20 and lists an annual salary of $119,516.80 to $179,275.20.
Naly Yang is serving as interim director in partnership with Economic Growth and Community Investment Deputy County Manager Kari Collins. Yang previously served as a planning manager and has been with the county for more than 18 years.
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