Park City Council, homesellers mark Fair Housing Month

(Park Record) Mayor Dana Williams and the Park City Council have commemorated the Fair Housing Act, 1968 legislation that guarantees rights of minorities in homes sales and rentals.

The elected officials recently proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month in Park City, revisiting similar declarations from City Hall in previous years. The 2010 proclamation notes the act is 42 years old. It says "we must, as individuals and as people, take our stand to provide equity for all, including equal opportunity in housing a reality in our community."

"Park City, Utah, welcomes this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to provide equal housing to all people and support the right of every citizen to live where they choose without fear of discrimination," the proclamation says.

It says the elected officials "urge all citizens to recognize and embrace the goal of improving the quality of life for all residents."

Housing activists have long said Park City landlords comply with the act. Scott Loomis, who helms Mountainlands Community Housing Trust, a not-for-profit advocacy group, said he is not aware of a local case involving a violation of the act.

"I think people are aware of it and don't violate the law," Loomis said.

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