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Special Recognition proclaiming April 2026 as Lake County Fair Housing Month.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
WHEREAS, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, guarantees the right to equal housing opportunities for all; and
WHEREAS, Lake County recognizes and values the strength of its diverse population, which can only be sustained and enhanced through equitable access to a broad range of housing in thriving communities; and
WHEREAS, Lake County is committed to providing and ensuring that residents have access to safe, clean, affordable, and quality housing countywide, while providing equal housing opportunity and nondiscrimination in all activities; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has a Fair Housing Policy Statement and reaffirms its commitment to fair housing laws; and
WHEREAS, Community Development Block Grant funding is provided to fair housing organizations by Lake County to support affordable housing, education, counseling, and legal services these organizations provide to county residents; and
WHEREAS, Lake County and its partners play a vital role in promoting fair housing through education, outreach, and partnership to every resident of Lake County, while also providing an overview of fair housing rights and resources to those who may be victims of housing discrimination; and
WHEREAS, Lake County has produced its Annual State of Fair Housing Report 2026 which illustrates the County’s commitment to continuing its efforts to create equitable, inclusive communities where all residents have the opportunity to access safe, affordable housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOGNIZED, that this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, designates April 2026 as Lake County Fair Housing Month, and encourages all residents to support and promote fair housing practices througout the county.
DATED, at Waukegan, Illinois, on April 14, 2026.