A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2024 AS “NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH” IN THE CITY OF POMONA WHEREAS, April marks the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which sought to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and to affirmatively further housing choices for all; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability, and commits recipients of federal funding to affirmatively further fair housing in their communities; and 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, every person should be treated with respect and dignity and should be able to live without fear, regardless of what they look like, the religion they practice, where they were born, immigration status, disability status, gender identity, or whom they love; and WHEREAS, as a community we understand that economic progress and competitiveness is best served by promoting diverse, inclusive communities, with equal access to good jobs, schools, health care, transportation, and housing; and WHEREAS, interested parties from both the private and public sectors will participate in a city, state, and national effort to promote fair housing; and WHEREAS, the National Fair Housing Law, during the month of April, provides an opportunity for all to recognize that complete success in the goal of equal housing opportunity can only be accomplished with the help and cooperation of all.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA does hereby proclaim April 2024 as “NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH”
Dated this 15th day of April, 2024