On July 19, 2023, Mayor Hansen proclaimed July 2023 as Fair Housing Month.
The proclamation states:
Whereas, July is traditionally designated as Fair Housing Month; and Whereas, it is important to reaffirm the commitment of the City of Greenwood regarding citizens’ right to buy, sell, rent or otherwise secure housing in the City of Greenwood without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, age, national origin, income or financial status in conformance with Title VIII of the Civil Rights Action of 1968 a/k/a the Federal Fair Housing Law and State Open Housing Law.
Now, Therefore, I, David Hansen, Mayor of the City of Greenwood, on behalf of the City of Greenwood and its residents, do hereby proclaim July 2023 as Fair Housing Month and encourage all housing providers to support and affirm their commitment to Fair Housing.
Dated this 19th day of July, 2023.
Signed by David Hansen, Mayor