2024-2204 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2204
A resolution proclaiming April 2024 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of
Janesville.
WHEREAS, individuals in the City of Janesville have the right to choose where to live
without discrimination based on race, color, sex/gender, national origin, religion,
disability/handicap, family/familial status, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry,
lawful source of income, age, status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or
stalking, or gender identity/gender expression; and
WHEREAS, acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing are
unacceptable regarding a common sense of decency and fairness; and
WHEREAS, Federal and State laws, as well as City ordinances, affirm the right of every
person to equal housing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, fair housing is a positive community good; and
WHEREAS, economic stability and community health are improved by diversity and
integration; and
WHEREAS, stable, integrated, and balanced residential patterns are threatened by
discriminatory actions and unlawful housing practices that result in the segregation of
residents and opportunities in our community; and
WHEREAS, the talents of non-profit organizations, housing providers, financial
institutions, elected officials, and others must be combined to promote and preserve fair
housing and equal opportunity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
Janesville recognizes April 2024 as "Fair Housing Month" to establish the City of
Janesville as an open and inclusive community committed to fair housing and to promote
and advocate for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents
of the City of Janesville.
ADOPTED: April 8, 2024 Motion by:Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
'- l Burdick
Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager Jackson X
Marshick X
ATTEST: Miller X
/ Neeno X
7�te�Gti Williams X
Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyl<City Attorney
Proposed by: Housing Services Division
Prepared by: Housing Services Director