§ 10-35. Policy declaration.  


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  • The board of aldermen hereby finds that the practice of discrimination against some citizens that denies their equal opportunities in open housing accommodations is detrimental to the public order and welfare. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the town to assure equal opportunity to all persons to acquire and occupy housing accommodations of their choice, within their means. Toward the end of achieving equal opportunity in housing accommodations, public necessity requires the exercise of the police powers granted to the town to maintain and promote the peace, good government, and general welfare of the town, and to prohibit all things detriment to the morals, safety, conveniences, and welfare of the people.

(Ord. of 5-13-68, § 1)