The CEO of the Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority and OneCanopi has been terminated following what the Board of Commissioners described as “serious allegations” involving financial mismanagement and spending decisions.
Timothy Butler was hired in August 2025 following a nationwide search for a new executive director. He previously worked for the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C.
In a news release, the authority said a whistleblower provided information to the board earlier this week that led to Butler’s termination.
“After reviewing the preliminary evidence earlier this week, the Board immediately suspended Mr. Butler and initiated the process to terminate him,” the release stated.
The board also said it notified state and federal authorities about the allegations and is “fully committed to supporting any criminal investigation.” The Journal-News has requested information on which agencies were notified.
The board also authorized outside legal counsel to hire an independent auditor to review expenditures and vendor relationships during Butler’s tenure. The Journal-News has requested information about the auditor selected for the review.
The board implemented an immediate freeze on spending, hiring and new vendor agreements.
“This freeze will not impact day-to-day operations,” the board stated.
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