AGENDA ITEM #5.k
TOWN OF FAIRFAX PROCLAMATION
FAIR HOUSING MONTH, APRIL 2025
WHEREAS, the principle of fair housing is not only state and national law and policy, but a fundamental human concept and entitlement for all citizens; and WHEREAS, discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, disability, familial status (exclusion of minor children), religion, marital status, and sexual orientation is illegal in California; and
WHEREAS, as a community we welcome all good neighbors, recognizing the contributions and richness tendered by a wide variety of young and old, male and female, and people of all ethnic backgrounds, religious traditions, etc; and WHEREAS, interested parties from both the private and public sectors will participate in a city, state and national effort to promote fair housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax proclaims the month of April 2024 as Fair Housing Month in the Town of Fairfax.
We urge all residents of our community to personally adopt the spirit of equal housing opportunity and adhere to the letter and character of the Fair Housing Laws.
Signed this 2nd day of April 2024
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Lisel Blash, Mayor of Fairfax