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Equal UA’s Building Welcoming Communities works with UA City Council to pass Source of Income Nondiscrimination Legislation
Equal UA Committee Building Welcoming Communities, whose focus centers on access to housing in UA, has advocated since 2020 for City Council to pass an amendment to the UA Nondiscrimination Ordinance to protect citizens from being denied rental housing based on their sources of income. We are happy to share that, after many thoughtful discussions and the careful consideration of both tenant and landlord, UA City Council passed this legislation unanimously at their Monday, June 17th Council meeting.
Equal would like to extend a sincere "Thank You!" to the many experts in UA and around Central Ohio who provided important data and support through the advocacy process. Equal would also like to extend its sincere gratitude to City of UA staff and Council Members who continually engaged with an open mind and a sincere desire to take care of current and future residents of UA as well as those who provide rental units here. This engagement was a premier example of positive civic action and of government working for the people, by the people.
If you would like to join the Building Welcoming Communities committee, please email us at equalupperarlington@gmail.com. Learn more about Source of Income discrimination and this legislation:
“At the end of the day, in UA, if you can afford a home, have good credit and a good rental history, you should have an equal playing field to rent your home. You should not be disadvantaged because you rely on social security, child support, Veterans benefits, or some other legal, verifiable, and regular source of income.”