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. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Tom Sahlin, the authority’s executive director, and Geoff Dorsey, the chairman of the authority’s board, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. HUD sent a letter to the Housing Authority on July 22 declaring it in substantial default.