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Winfield proclaims April as Fair Housing Month
Summary
The City of Winfield adopted Resolution 1425 recognizing April as Fair Housing Month, citing the national policy set by the Civil Rights Act of 1968; the motion was adopted by voice vote though the transcript does not record individual votes.
The City of Winfield Council adopted Resolution 1425 recognizing April as Fair Housing Month and reaffirming the city's commitment to fair housing principles.
The chair read language referencing the national policy established by the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and proposed designating April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in Winfield. A council member moved to adopt the resolution (motion by Brad; a second was not recorded in the transcript) and the motion was carried by voice vote.
The resolution as read notes protected classes covered by federal fair housing policy, including race, color, national origin, religion, familial status and disability, consistent with federal law as referenced in the meeting record. The council made no additional findings or enforcement actions during the session; the proclamation is a formal recognition rather than an ordinance or regulatory change.

