HARRISBURG, Pa. — The former executive director of the Broad Street Market is accused of stealing from the community space.
According to online court documents, Tanis Monroy has been charged with access device and theft by unlawful taking. In February of 2024, Monroy- who held the executive director position since Oct. 2022- announced that he was stepping down.
Officials with the market released the following statement:
"Upon reconstitution of the Market’s board in January, new board members began conducting a review of the Market’s finances and immediately identified several concerning and unauthorized transactions. The Market Manager departed the organization shortly thereafter. The board immediately retained legal counsel provided by One Law, alerted the City of Harrisburg Police and Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office, and has been cooperating with their investigation. We appreciate the City and District Attorney for conducting a thorough investigation.
Board members stepped up to volunteer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Market for free upon the former manager’s departure and have since instituted several new financial controls. The Market has a new banking partner, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, instituted dual signatory requirements for checks, opened board meetings up to the public, and has been publicly posting online every financial transaction on a monthly basis. These precedents of transparency will empower the public to hold the Market accountable to the financial stewardship of this essential community asset.
We are so grateful to everyone who has pitched in to ensure the Market’s continued operation over the previous six months despite the enormous financial strain we have faced. We are in a much stronger position now than we were six months ago and are confident that the Market’s brightest days are ahead.
The best way for the public to support the Market is to continue to shop and dine with the dozens of small businesses who are still open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the Stone Building and the Tent.”
