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Declaring April 2026 as Fair Housing month in Hennepin County- offered by Commissioner Fernando
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WHEREAS, the month of April 2026 marks the 58th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, which enunciates a national policy of fair housing for all who live in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Housing Act guarantees that housing throughout the United States should be made available to all community members without regard to race, color, religion, gender, familial status, disability or national origin; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Human Rights Act guarantees that housing throughout the State of Minnesota should be made available to all community members without regard to marital status, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, creed, and public assistance status; and
WHEREAS, barriers which diminish the rights and limit the options of any community member diminish the rights of all community members; and
WHEREAS, addressing the barriers to fair housing can be achieved through the cooperation, commitment, and support of Hennepin County community members.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims April 2026 to be Fair Housing Month and encourages all community members to support and endorse Fair Housing throughout the year, and reaffirm their commitment to Fair Housing for all.
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval