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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR - R-2023-05 - City Council Declaring April 2023 Fair Housing Month 2023-5 .,c,7--. 41 • s aut hburlington itVERMONT City Council Resolution Declaring April 2023 Fair Housing Month Let it be known to all persons that the City of South Burlington wishes to join with the State of Vermont and the United States of America in affirming and celebrating the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which serves as a powerful statement about who we are as a people and the values of equality, equity, and dignity that we strive to uphold. Whereas, Vermont extends these protections to people of all ages, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sources of income and people who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, and stalking as protected classes; and Whereas, Vermont took the further step to ensure fair housing by prohibiting discrimination against housing developments in land use and planning decisions based on the income of intended residents; and Whereas, inclusive, welcoming, and affordable communities promote diversity and a climate conducive to equitable and thriving communities; and Whereas, the City of South Burlington supports the efforts of fair housing organizations, concerned citizens, and the housing industry to create broader housing opportunities for households of all incomes throughout the region. Now,therefore, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of South Burlington, Vermont, hereby proclaims the month of April to be Fair Housing month, and urges all individuals, institutions, and agencies to contribute to the observance by continuing our efforts to eliminate housing discrimination in our community and to increase housing opportunities for all. Approved this 20' day of March, 2023. SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL CL('� r-t`C:LLi ICJ" �'l� Q t�� '..Id-c/l r_, -, ---LA J Helen Riehle, Chair Meaghan Emery, Vice-Chair C 1/ ''P R_YV5 Tim B rtt, lerk /' rnes 4 Andrew Chalnick 180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 I 802-846-4107 I www.southburlingtonvt.gov