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Council highlights Fair Housing, Public Health and Minority Health initiatives during morning proclamations
Summary
The council read multiple proclamations recognizing April as Fair Housing Month, National Public Health Week and Minority Health Month. County officials and community partners spoke about historical civil-rights milestones, mental health, equity and local programs that address disparities.
Montgomery County Council began April 7 with a series of proclamations and community remarks focused on housing and public health.
Fair Housing Month: Planning, Housing & Parks leaders read a proclamation marking April as Fair Housing Month and commemorating the 58th anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act (04/11/1968). Jim Stowe, Director of the Office of Human Rights, recounted a personal housing discrimination case and urged continued enforcement. The proclamation and remarks cited…
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