HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017.03.23 Proclamation - Fair Housing MonthCity of McCall
FAIR HOUSING MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, April 2017 marks the 49th anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly known as the Federal lair Housing Act; and
WHEREAS, the Idaho Human Rights Commission Act has prohibited discrimination in
housing since 1969; and
WHEREAS, equal opportunity for all -regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability,
familial status or national origin -is a fundamental goal of our nation, state and city; and
WHEREAS, equal access to housing is an important component of this goal -as
fundamental as the right to equal education and employment; and
WHEREAS, housing is a critical component offamily and community health and stability
and
WHEREAS, housing choice impacts our children's access to education, our ability to
seek and retain employment options, the cultural benefits we enjoy, the extent of our exposure to
crime and drugs, and the quality of health care we receive in emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the laws of this nation and our state seek to ensure such equality of choice
for all transactions involving housing; and
WHEREAS, ongoing education, outreach and monitoring are key to raising awareness of
fair housing principles, practices, rights and responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, only through continued cooperation, commitment and support of all
Idahoans can barriers to fair housing be removed;
NOW, THEREFORE, the McCall City Council and 1, Jackie J. Aymon, Mayor of the City
of McCall, Valley County, do hereby proclaim April 2017 to be
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
In the City of McCall, Valley County, State of Idaho.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my
hand at the City of McCall, Valley County, Idaho on
this 23 day of March 2017.