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Olympia proclaims April Fair Housing and Child Abuse Prevention months; community speakers urge action
Summary
At its April 14 meeting, the Olympia City Council proclaimed April 2026 as Fair Housing Month and Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Community speakers — including a realtor association representative and the Fair Housing Center of Washington — urged local action on enforcement, education, and supports for survivors.
The Olympia City Council on April 14 issued proclamations marking April as Fair Housing Month and Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, and heard brief remarks from community partners and advocates.
The council read and signed a Fair Housing Month proclamation noting the Fair Housing Act’s 1968 enactment and urging local efforts to reduce housing discrimination. Krista Linson, senior housing program specialist for the city, introduced two community speakers who addressed the council.
"Fair housing is not just a…
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