HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation - Fair Housing MonthORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A PROCLAMATION
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, April, 2006 marks the thirty-eighth anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act of
1964 and the 22nd anniversary of the North Carolina Fair Housing Act prohibiting
discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
handicap and familial status; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners enacted the Orange County Civil
Rights Ordinance on June 6,1994, which affords to the residents of Orange County
the protections guaranteed by Title VIIL and additionally encompasses the
protected classes of veteran status and age; and
WHEREAS, The Human Relations Commission and the Affordable Housing Advisory Board
actively work to increase housing affordability and availability in Orange County
and promote housing choice and inclusive neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, Orange County, the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development, concerned residents and the housing industry are working to make
fair housing opportunities possible for everyone by encouraging others to abide
by the letter and the spirit of fair housing laws; and
WHEREAS, despite of the protections afforded by the Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance
and Title VIII as amended, illegal housing discrimination and housing segregation
still occur in our nation and in our county; and
WHEREAS, by supporting and promoting housing affordability, choice and equal opportunity
are fundamental to achieving social justice;
NOW, THEREFORE, do we, the Commissioners of Orange County, proclaim April 2006 as
FAIR HOUSING MONTH and commend this observance to all Orange County
residents.
This the 18~ day of April.
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Barry Jaco Cha
Orange County oard of Commissioners