HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR021919HA1THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
C OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: February 19, 2019
HOUSING AGENCY
KANANI FU, DIRECTOR
Tel (808) 241-4444
Fax (808) 241-5118
County of Kauai to host inaugural Housing Summit on Friday
LTHU`E — The County of Kauai is hosting an inaugural Housing Summit on Friday, Feb.
22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Kauai Veterans Center.
"The people of the County of Kauai and Niihau are at a crossroads, as now more than
ever the need for affordable housing is a top priority," said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami. "As
the county continues to invest in the development of affordable housing, it is imperative that we
bring together our private partners, as well as our public and nonprofit agencies to provide
much -needed resources for our local families "
This summit will gather state and county officials and nonprofit partners to collaborate on
the county's initiatives and tools used to develop affordable housing; and will seek to identify
resources, partnerships, and solutions that furthers the development of affordable housing for
our residents.
The summit includes presenters that will explain affordable housing and how the county
achieves affordable housing, and will guide attendees on partnership opportunities. This a free
event open to the public.
If you need an ASL interpreter, materials in an alternate format, or other auxiliary aid
support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact the Housing Agency
at 241-4444 or csu@kauai.gov before the summit.