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Apr 3, 2021
The League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County tackled the topic of fair housing at a recent virtual meeting.
Mary Croxton, league president, introduced three speakers, addressing a wide range of housing issues.
Jessica Mallon, director of fair housing and policy for the Chicago Housing Authority, focused on the “History of Discrimination in Housing,” noting widespread discrimination towards individuals with disabilities, along with other protected classes. She traced the development of fair housing law from passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968 until today.
Josiah Lamp, director of housing and community development with Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. serves as president of the Chautauqua County Homeless Coalition and on the Board of Directors for the NYS Rural Housing Coalition. Lamp provided an overview of homelessness in Chautauqua County, with focus on data, services, needs, and impact of COVID-19 on housing.