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Kauai residents warn DHHL/HUD plan may force essential workers off-island if relocation not revised

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Residents of Courtenay’s at Waipoli told the commission they have not been shown a relocation plan that keeps households on Kauai and urged DHHL and consultants handling a HUD‑backed acquisition to provide island‑specific comparable housing options before the May closing date.

A testifier speaking on behalf of residents at Courtenay’s at Waipoli said the HUD‑related relocation plan produced by consultant InterWest Group did not include comparable on‑island replacement units and that residents received a response saying the plan would not be revised despite community feedback.

The speaker said the acquisition has a May 7 closing deadline and that residents — including health‑care workers…

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