OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Legislature proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month to raise awareness about fair housing rights and reaffirm the county’s dedication to ensuring equal housing opportunities for all residents.
“Fair Housing Month is a reminder that everyone deserves equal access to safe, affordable housing,” said Oswego County Legislator Mary Ellen Chesbro, District 10, chairwoman of the Legislature’s Economic Development and Planning Committee. “Oswego County remains committed to breaking down barriers for residents and making sure that no one faces discrimination in their search for a place to live.”
To further mark the occasion, children from across the county are invited to enter the annual Oswego County Fair Housing Coloring Contest. It is open to children aged 4 to 12, with prizes awarded in two separate age groups – 4 to 7 and 8 to 12.
The theme of this year’s contest is “Liberty, Justice and Fair Housing for All – Celebrating America’s 250th!”
The coloring page can be accessed online at https://www.oswegocountyny.gov/departments/planning___comm._dev_/2026_fair_housing_coloring_contest.php. Physical copies are also available in the lobby areas of the Oswego County Department of Social Services (DSS) building, 100 Spring St., Mexico; and the Oswego County Legislative Office Building, 46 E. Bridge St., Oswego.
Completed entries can be submitted to the Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning, 46 E. Bridge St., Oswego, NY 13126 by the contest deadline of Thursday, April 30.
Winners of the contest are celebrated with prizes and a group photo in the local newspaper. Their work will also be displayed at the Oswego County Fair in July.
Prizes are provided thanks to the following sponsors: The Children’s Museum of Oswego, Splash Indoor Waterpark, Fulton Savings Bank, AmeriCU Credit Union and Pathfinder Bank.
For more information about the annual coloring contest, call 315-349-8292.
Oswego County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, disability, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, age, sex, marital status, source of income and family status in the sale, rental, or advertising of housing in the provision of brokerage services or in the availability of residential real estate related transactions.
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