In line with the City-Council's proposal to register landlords in an effort to find and track absent landlords and Ballard's initiative to fund universal preschool by increasing property taxes, there is another effort by our illustrious Councillors in Marion County:
In effect, source of income just because a protected class in Marion County. Protectionism at its finest.
Link to PDF version of full proposal here.
It should be noted that the County may impose these regulations on itself with regard to hiring/firing practices, and other governmental related activities. But the expansion of this limitation to private property owners is wrong.
Proposal 215 amends the existing Human Relations ordinance to say an applicant cannot be screened on the source of income. Specifically, the proposed definition of source of income includes “income derived from Social Security, supplemental security income, housing assistance, child support, alimony, or public or state-administered general assistance.” This would mean that landlords would not be able to deny an applicant strictly because they are a participant in the Section 8 program. Section 8 is a federal program that was designed to be a voluntary due to the fact that participation also includes a list of additional regulations, including inspections
In effect, source of income just because a protected class in Marion County. Protectionism at its finest.
Link to PDF version of full proposal here.
It should be noted that the County may impose these regulations on itself with regard to hiring/firing practices, and other governmental related activities. But the expansion of this limitation to private property owners is wrong.