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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (HUD)
FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION __#2017‐____
LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS of the County of Kittitas that discrimination in the sale, rental,
leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing, or in the provision of
brokerage services because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicapped or familial
status, is prohibited by the Federal Fair Housing Act. It is the policy of the County of Kittitas to
ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, handicapped or familial status. Therefore, the County does hereby pass the following
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that within available resources, the County will assist all persons who feel they
have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicapped or
familial status to seek equity under federal and state laws by filing a complaint with the Washington
Human Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Seattle
Regional Office Compliance Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County shall publicize this Resolution and through this publicity
shall cause owners of real estate, developers and builders, to become aware of their respective
responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair Housing Law and any applicable state or local laws
or ordinances.
SAID PROGRAM will, at a minimum, include, but not be limited to: (1) the printing and publicizing
of this policy and other applicable fair housing information through local media and community
contacts; (2) distribution of posters, flyers and any other means which will bring the attention of
those affected, the knowledge of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning equal
opportunity in housing.
CONTACT PERSON for the County with be the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners
EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall take effect September 19, 2017
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Paul Jewell, Chairman
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ATTEST Laura Osiadacz, Vice‐Chairman
CLERK OF THE BOARD
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Julie A Kjorsvik Obie O’Brien, Commissioner