Fair Housing
Which Oregon city was among the first in the nation to adopt a local fair housing ordinance providing protections beyond the federal and state laws?
ASalem
BPortland✓ Correct
CEugene
DMedford
Explanation
Portland has been a leader in expanding fair housing protections, including source of income protections, criminal background screening limitations under 'fair chance' housing rules, and robust enforcement mechanisms. Portland's local ordinances often go beyond state and federal minimums in protecting housing applicants.
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