Local mayors sign Fair Housing proclamation

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Some local mayors recently met with members of the Illini Valley Association of Realtor’s Equal Opportunity in Housing Committee to sign proclamations declaring April as Fair Housing Month.

April 11 marked the 41st anniversary of the United States Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, which enunciated a national policy of fair housing without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, familial status and handicap, and encourages fair housing opportunities for all citizens. Pictured are (seated, from left) Spring Valley Mayor Jim Narczewski, Dalzell Village President Gloria Orlandi, Ladd Mayor Mike Grivetti and Peru Mayor Don Baker. Standing in the second row (from left) are Stan Wolf of Spring Valley City Bank Housing Committee chairman; Chris Hopps, realtor, Coldwell Banker Today’s; and Linda Taglia of First Farm Credit Services. Signators not included in the photo are Oglesby Mayor Tony Torres, Utica Mayor Fred Esmond, Cherry Village President Robert McCook, Manlius Village President Russ Monson, Sheffield Village President William Rosenow, Naplate Mayor Dawn Dettori, LaSalle Mayor Art Washkowiak, Tiskilwa Village President Randy Philhower, Granville Village President Douglas Gimbal, and Mendota Mayor David Boelk.