March 22, 2021

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 that people live has a direct impact on the quality of their health, education and access to economic opportunities; and

Whereas: Discriminatory housing practices create racial and economic segregation in communities that can lead to disparate outcomes in overall quality of life; 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 of Roseville adopted a Fair Housing Policy on November 5, 2018 which provides for meaningful access to information about fair housing on the city' s website and outlines steps the city will take to promote awareness and sensitivity to fair housing issues in all of its government functions; 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 2021, 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 22nd day of March, 2021.

Mayor Daniel J. Roe

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2021 City Proclamations

January

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month
Optimist Day

February

Black History Month

March

Women's History Month

April

Arbor Day
Day of Remembrance
Fair Housing Month

May

National Police Officers' Memorial Day and National Police Week
Asian Pacific Islander Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Older Adults Month

June

LGBTQQIA+ Pride Week

July

Parks and Recreation Month

September

Constitution Week
Kiwanis Peanut Day

September-October

Hispanic Heritage Month

November

Native American Month