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Fair Housing Month April 2023 Whereas: The month of April marks the anniversary of the passage of the Federal Fair Housing Law of 1968, recognizing that no American should have their right to purchase or rent shelter of choice abridged because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity; and Whereas: Equality of opportunity for all is a fundamental policy of this nation and the City of Roseville; and Whereas: The location where people live has a direct impact on the quality of their health, education and access to economic opportunities; and Whereas: Historical racial discriminatory housing practices have created racial and economic segregation in communities that have created disparate outcomes in overall quality of life, including access to homeownership, quality education, healthcare, and transportation as a few examples; and Whereas: Economic stability, community health, and human relations in all communities are improved by diversity and integration; and Whereas: The City of Roseville is committed to promoting housing choices and fostering inclusive communities, free from housing discrimination; and Whereas: The City Council establishes the City of Roseville as an inclusive community committed to fair housing by applying this to its housing programs and services; and promotes appropriate activities by private and public entities intended to provide or advocate for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective residents of Roseville; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby declare April, 2023 to be Fair Housing Month in the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, U.S.A In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville to be affixed this 20th day of March, 2023. ________________________ Mayor Daniel J. Roe Item 5.b March 20, 2023