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San Marcos proclaims April 2025 Fair Housing Month
Summary
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in San Marcos, referencing the 56th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968) and pledging continued partnership with local organizations to address housing discrimination.
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in recognition of the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and the city’s commitment to preventing housing discrimination.
The proclamation cited the 56th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, described the Act as establishing a national policy of fair housing without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, familial status and disability, and noted that the law covers most housing transactions including rental, sale and mortgage lending. The proclamation called on the people of San Marcos to recognize and support fair housing.
A fair housing representative thanked the city and the mayor for ongoing support and noted continued collaboration with community organizations to educate residents about their rights under the Fair Housing Act.
The proclamation was presented as a ceremonial recognition; it did not enact any ordinance or create funding commitments during the meeting.
