HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-09 - Res. Amending Res. 31-99 Fair HousingFArR rrousrNc RESoLUTToN No-j 6 -]ry
(AMEI\DING RESOLUTION No. 31-99)
LET IT BE KNOWT\ TO ALL PERSONS of Mason County that discrimination in the sale,
rental, leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing, or in the provision
ofbrokerage services because ofrace, color, religiorL sex, national origin, handicapped or familial
status, is prohibited by the Federal Fair Housing Act. It is the policy of Mason County to ensure
equal opporhnity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religiolL sex, national origin,
handicapped or familial status.
THF.REFORE, Mason County does herebypass the followingResolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that within available resources, Mason County will assist all persons
who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
handicapped or familial st¿tus to seek equity under federal and st¿te 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 Mason County shall publicize this Resolution and
through this publicity shall cause owners of real estate, developers and builders, to become aware of
their respective responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair HousingLaw 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 informationthrough local media and
community contacts; (2) distribution of posters, flyers and any other means which will bring the
attention of those affected, the hrowledge of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning
equal opporbunity in housing.
EFFECTIYE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect Q bt*on^l 2T . zoog.
BOARD OF COI]NTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COIINTY, WASHTNGTONfr- -Sua*-
C: Budget & Finance
Journalpubl 1t: 3/5
Bill: Budget & Fin (REET l)
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: