Dear Commissioner Jennfier Ho,
This is my third email today concerning both uninhabitable and unsafe rental property because I have followed all the steps to seeking protection from traditional sources such as animal control, city inspection and code enforcement and HUD housing specialist and inspection but have only been met with pushback and cover ups that seem racially motivated in a city of just three African Americans where government offices don't seem receptive to equal rights for all.
I am writing to formally report property theft and sustained intimidation by Rick Newmann, property manager for Don Klyberg, over the period from spring through fall 2024 in retaliation for rejecting the property manager's sexual advances and inappropriate text messages. The details of his conduct are documented in the following report:
“Rick Newmann: Surviving Don Klyberg”
Key Facts and Allegations
Mr. Newmann stole my property (notably a grill) and used it as a tool of intimidation: he would repeatedly remove, damage, and replace it outside my bedroom window.
His actions appeared timed and orchestrated—beating on the item, forcing me to watch, and reinforcing his “presence” in my life because I refused his sexual advances and did not respond to his messages.
This pattern of behavior persisted from May through August 2024, escalating in frequency and severity.
Instead of addressing this theft and harassment, New Ulm EDA and local housing oversight have allowed it to continue without accountability, effectively trapping me in a hostile and unsafe environment.
Requested Actions
I ask that your office:
Investigate Mr. Newmann’s theft and intimidation as a violation of tenant rights and criminal property laws.
Require restitution for stolen or damaged items.
Ensure protective measures so he cannot continue this harassment.
Hold the housing authority accountable for failing to act on these documented abuses.
Review oversight procedures to prevent similar abuses for other tenants.
At the attached link, you will find a public blog created for transparency with supporting documentation: photos, timestamps, relevant testimony from the blog article, and detailed chronology of incidents. Please confirm receipt of this email and provide information about next steps or references for lodging a formal complaint.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I expect that abuses such as these—especially in federally subsidized housing—demand accountability, not silence.
Sincerely,
A.C.
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