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City Council Resolution
Declaring April 2024 Fair Housing Month
April 1, 2024
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 1st day of April, 2024.
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
Tim Barritt, Chair Andrew alnick, Vice-Chair
Micha Scant, er urie Smith
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Elizabeth Fitzgerald
180 Market Street, South Burlington,Vermont 05403 ( 802-846-4107 I www.southburlingtonvt.gov