Viborg council adopts Fair Housing resolution citing federal law

The Viborg City Council adopted a Resolution Assuring Fair Housing at its Sept. 10, 2025 meeting, reaffirming that discrimination in housing threatens citizens' rights and municipal institutions and committing the city to take steps to encourage equal housing opportunities. The resolution cites Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and includes procedural steps for staff to follow when complaints arise.

Under the resolution, city employees are to be informed of the city’s commitment, employees must forward housing discrimination reports to the mayor, and the mayor must forward complaints to the South Dakota Division of Human Rights within 10 days of receipt. The resolution also directs that the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity logo be displayed at city office locations and on official correspondence.

Council members discussed the policy language as part of the packet and adopted the resolution by unanimous consent. The resolution formalizes the municipality’s procedures for handling housing discrimination complaints and aligns local practices with federal law.