Attachment A - Source of Income 3-person Letter

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City of Phoenix

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RE: Add On Item — Ordinance to Ban Source of Income Discrimination in Housing

City Manager Jeff Barton,

We believe that discrimination has no place in Phoenix. It is imperative we act urgently to address the issue of
discrimination in housing in our city. Seven of the eight members of the Phoenix City Council and the Mayor are all
in agreement that the denial of rental tenants based on their source of income goes against the fundamental civil
right to fair housing. Now is the time for us to act.

Over the past few weeks, we have heard numerous testimonies from Phoenix residents who have shared personal
discriminatory experiences related to housing. Too often, the practice of considering a source of income is used to
discriminate against renters who use housing vouchers, Social Security disability, foster family credits, or benefits
from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

At the direction of the City Council, the Law Department has prepared an ordinance to ban the discrimination of
housing based on renters’ source of income. We are requesting that this ordinance be added as an item on the
Formal Agenda scheduled for Wednesday, March 1, 2023, for a full vote of the Phoenix City Council.

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Councilwoman Laura Pastor
Phoenix City Council — District 4

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Councilwoman Betty Guardado
Phoenix City Council — District 5

Councilmember Carlos Garcia
Phoenix City Council — District 8

200 West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85003

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