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Council proclaims Faith Month and Fair Housing Month, accepts $6,000 donation
Summary
Mayor Nathan Box proclaimed April 2026 Faith Month and Fair Housing Month; council accepted an anonymous $6,000 gift for Parks & Recreation to offset children's admission fees at the city pool and received a quarterly strategic-plan progress report.
At its April 1 meeting the Holland City Council issued two proclamations and accepted a charitable gift.
Mayor Nathan Box read proclamations declaring April 2026 as Faith Month and April 2026 as Fair Housing Month, citing the city's history and existing local ordinance (City of Holland ordinance No. 1784) that prohibits housing discrimination. The mayor encouraged residents to attend local events and the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan’s workshop series.
City staff reported a $6,000 anonymous donation to Parks & Recreation to help pay children's admission fees at the municipal pool (Vospool). Council member Clomparens moved to accept the donation with appreciation and to credit funds to the proper account; the motion carried on a voice vote.
Council also received the fiscal-year 2026 strategic plan and business plan quarterly progress report for January through March and accepted the report. Staff reminded the council of upcoming budget review sessions in mid-April and the planned budget adoption in May.
No further action was required on the proclamations beyond the official readings; the gift will be applied to the Parks & Recreation account as directed.
