HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 94-009-CCGRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NUMBER 94- 9 -CC
LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS of the lead County of Grant that discrimination
in the sale, rental, leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of
housing, or in the provision of brokerage services because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, handicapped or familial status is prohibited by Federal Fair Housing Act.
It is the policy of the lead County of Grant to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all
persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicapped or familial
status. Therefore, the lead County does hereby pass the following Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that within available resources, the lead County will assist all persons
who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, handicapped or familial status to seek equity under federal and state laws
by filing a complaint with the Washington Human Rights Commission or the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, Seattle Regional Office Compliance
Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the lead County shall publicize this Resolution and
through this publicity shall cause owners of real estate, developers and builders, located
within the area served by the local Community Action Agency, to become aware of their
respective responsibilities and rights under the federal Fair Housing Law and any
applicable state or local laws or ordinances.
SAID PROGRAM, will at a minimum include, but not be limited to: (1) the printing and
publicizing of this policy and other applicable fair housing information through local media
and community contacts: (2) distribution of posters, flyers and any other means which
will bring to the attention of those affected, the knowledge of their respective
responsibilities and rights concerning equal opportunity in housing.
Dated this 18th day of January, 1994
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