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Butler City Council adopts Fair Housing Resolution, names local Fair Housing Officer
Summary
The council adopted Resolution No. 2026-01-29 affirming federal and Pennsylvania fair housing protections, committed to public outreach and annual activities, and designated Veronica Walker as the City's Fair Housing Officer for 2026.
The Butler City Council on Jan. 29 adopted City Resolution No. 2026-01-29, a Fair Housing Resolution that reiterates protections under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (the Federal Fair Housing Act) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and commits the City and Redevelopment Authority to publicizing fair-housing complaint processes and conducting at least one fair-housing activity annually.
The resolution states that discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, financing, or brokerage of housing on grounds including race, color, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, religion, familial status, handicap (disability), age and ancestry is prohibited under federal and state law. The resolution also directs that the City publicize the name and contact information of the local Fair Housing Officer and use the fair housing logo on materials dealing with housing programs. The minutes record that the council designated Veronica Walker as the City's Fair Housing Officer for 2026.
Why it matters: adopting an explicit local Fair Housing Resolution formalizes the City’s commitment to comply with federal and state fair-housing laws, clarifies where residents may seek assistance, and requires public outreach and education steps. The resolution also notes protections against retaliation for persons filing complaints and provides contact information for the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler to assist those seeking accommodations or translation services.
Details and limitations: the minutes reproduce the resolution language and provide the Redevelopment Authority contact details (129 West Cunningham Street, Butler, PA 16001; 724-283-0116; racb@zoominternet.net). The resolution identifies the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act by name; the minutes do not attach additional implementing policies or timelines beyond the annual outreach requirement.
