Item B1 B1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
April 16, 2025
Agenda Item Number: B1
2023-3862
BULK ITEM: DEPARTMENT: District 3
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Sue Burke 305-304-4379
10:00 AM
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring the month of April 2025 as Fair
Housing Month.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
This is the 57th anniversary of the National Fair Housing Act, under Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights
Law. The Federal Government designates April, the anniversary month of the law, as Fair Housing
Month.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Mayor's Proclamation
DOCUMENTATION:
Proclamation - Fair Housing Month.docx
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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Mayor's Proclamation
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, although Equal Housing Opportunity is a right guaranteed to all Americans under
Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Law, the struggle against discrimination in housing continues;
and
WHEREAS, each year since the enactment of the National Fair Housing Act, the federal
government designates April, the anniversary month of that law, as Fair Housing Month; and
WHEREAS, on this, the 57th anniversary, Monroe County, Florida, is pleased to join in that
designation, since it provides an opportunity for all Americans to rededicate themselves to the
principles of freedom of housing choice and to reacquaint themselves with the rights and
responsibilities that are theirs under the law; and
WHEREAS, since fair housing is consistent with the principle of equality and justice for all —
principles upon which our nation was founded —we all need to share in the fight to ensure fair
housing is a reality for all residents; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Monroe County provides fair housing education and
outreach services for Monroe County,
NOW THEREFORE, I, Jim Scholl, Mayor of Monroe County, on behalf of the County Board of
Commissioners, do proclaim the month of April 2025 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH In Monroe
County, and urge all citizens to join the efforts to reaffirm fair housing opportunities for all
people. Dated this 16th Day of April 2025.
Mayor Jim Scholl
Monroe County, Florida
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