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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: April 1, 2025 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-i <br /> SUBJECT: Fair Housing Month Proclamation <br /> DEPARTMENT: Housing <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Blake Rosser, Housing Director, 919- <br /> Proclamation 245-2492 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation designating April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in Orange <br /> County. <br /> BACKGROUND: The month of April is National Fair Housing Month. April 2025 will mark the <br /> 57t" anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 and the 31 St anniversary <br /> of the Fair Housing portion of the Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance. These laws grant every <br /> person a right to live where they choose, free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, <br /> national origin, sex, religion, familial status, or disability. The Orange County Civil Rights <br /> Ordinance, established in 1987, adds additional protection from discrimination based on age and <br /> veterans status. <br /> Orange County will continue to strive toward providing the best possible assistance to residents <br /> with any type of discrimination complaint. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with the consideration of the <br /> proclamation. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 3: HOUSING FOR ALL <br /> OBJECTIVE 5. Review County ordinances, policies, agreements, and the regulatory <br /> processes to streamline practices, and increase opportunities and reduce barriers to <br /> construct housing. <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Expand resources and invest in housing designed for our aging and <br /> disabled residents. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the proclamation <br /> and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. <br />