The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has taken over the city’s housing authority after determining the local agency cannot overcome the many issues that have plagued it over the years.Tom Sahlin, the authority’s executive director, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Geoff Dorsey, the ousted chairman of the authority’s board, said he arrived at the building shortly after noon and was escorted off the property after speaking with a HUD representative.