Again this year, the Trust Fund is in conversations with local governments to issue proclamations honoring April as Fair Housing Month.
The recognition of fair housing and civil rights law in April traces its origins to the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which passed on April 11 in the wake of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Trust Fund's tradition of seeking proclamations began in 2023 and includes local cities that have their own civil/human rights commissions under Iowa law (Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines, and Urbandale) as well as Polk County.
When Fair Housing Month proclamations are issued, the public can attend to show support. We will update this post frequently as local events are confirmed.
Updated March 12
Polk County
The Polk County Board of Supervisors is expected to issue a proclamation during its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25.
Meetings are held at the County Administration building, 111 Court Avenue, Des Moines, beginning at 9:30 am.
Stay informed about this proclamation through our Facebook event.
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