Proclamation of Fair Housing Month

Committee Status: 
Approved
Budget Status: 
No Fiscal Impact
Decision Impact: 
Routine
FTE Impact: 
No
Funding Source: 
Other (see budget status)

Purpose

The resolution declares April as Fair Housing Month. 

Background

Background:    This year is the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, known as the Federal Fair Housing Law, and it is the 53rd anniversary of the Wisconsin Open Housing Law. The Federal Government, through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, has declared April as Fair Housing Month. Fair housing occurs when people have a wide range of housing choices based on their income and needs regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, lawful source of income, disability, familial status, or status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or stalking, and encourages fair housing opportunities for all citizens.

 

Fair housing means taking actions that assure people having housing choices and are not discriminated against in their housing transactions.  Fair housing laws are enforced through education, outreach, research, and direct assistance to persons alleging discrimination. 

 

Sauk County promotes activities that promote fair housing and is committed to highlight the Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, and the Wisconsin Open Housing Law.

Resolution Files: 
Microsoft Office document icon fair_housing_week_proclamation_2018.doc
Budget Status (Other/External Sources): 

None

Resolution Body

NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, April is hereby proclaimed to be Fair Housing Month in Sauk County; and

 

BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board does commend all those who have been involved with the struggle for fair housing, and wish continued success in breaking the barriers that limit fair housing for everyone.

 

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on March 20, 2018.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

 

 

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MARTIN KRUEGER, Chair                                     JOAN FORDHAM

 

 

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WALLY CZUPRYNKI                                             DENNIS POLIVKA

 

 

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WILLIAM HAMBRECHT

 

Fiscal Note:  No fiscal impact.

MIS Note:   No information systems impact.

Requested Board Review Date: 
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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