026-98
FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION
FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, Federal and state fair housing laws have the two objectives: (1) to prohibit
discrimination practices in the sale, rental, and financing of housing; and (2) to implement housing
and community development programs in a manner to affirmatively further the purposes of the fair
housing laws; and,
WHEREAS, the basis for discrimination outlawed by the Federal and state fair hOUSing acts are
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, age, and familial status; and,
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick believes fair housing choice means the ability of persons of
similar income levels to have available to them a like range of housing choices and will promote
understanding of equality and freedom of choice to achieve acceptance and attainment of the goals
embodied in the fair housing laws; and,
WHEREAS, the County has certified it will take actions in implementing its housing and
community development activities through the Virginia Small Cities Community Development
Block Grant Program in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing in the private and public
sectors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County
pledges to work with its citizens in pursuit of the shared goal and responsibility for providing equal
housing opportunities for all and to maintain an unwavering belief in the principles of Equal Housing
Opportunity.
This resolution shall be in effect on the date of adoption.
Passed this eleventh day of March 1998, by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam, Chairman
Aye
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr.
Aye
Margaret B. Douglas
Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
Aye
Robert M. Sager
Aye
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1m R. Riley, J
Frederick County Administrator
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