# Somerville Fair Housing Commission 05-28-2026

The Somerville Fair Housing Commission held a remote meeting on May 28, 2026, focusing primarily on community engagement and education efforts related to fair housing. The commission reviewed and approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed outreach activities, including social media engagement and upcoming public events such as the June 7th Carnival. They also reviewed recent calls and complaints, noting that while some issues were landlord-tenant related rather than discrimination cases, the commission continues to serve as a resource for housing concerns. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reflecting on the commission's work over the past year, including relationship building with community organizations and planning for future engagement strategies. The commission discussed potential policy recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 annual report, including the possibility of adding returning citizens as a protected class and collaborating with SUFFK for fair housing testing to identify discrimination patterns. They emphasized the importance of data collection and analysis to support structural changes and improve enforcement. The meeting concluded with plans to finalize a comprehensive report and community engagement toolkit to guide ongoing and future fair housing efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** May 28, 2026

### Sources
- [Somerville Fair Housing Commission 05-28-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC6m0RqFI3E) - Somerville City Commissions, Boards & Meetings