Human Rights Commission (HRC)

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Since 1968, the Bloomington Human Rights Commission has advised the City Council and the Bloomington School Board on human rights issues.

The nine-member Commission also has recognized community members via the Omar Bonderud Human Rights Award for their outstanding efforts in the area of human rights; and via the DisAbility Employment and Awareness Month Business Recognition Awards.

HRC activities

 


Meeting location, schedule, agendas, synopses

Meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road. The public is encouraged to attend.

  • Online calendar: Links to meeting schedule, agendas, agenda items and synopses. Browse for meetings that are posted for each month. Documentation is added as it becomes available.

Mission statement, duties and services

The Human Rights Commission was established to aid and advise the City Council in insuring all citizens equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education and such other affairs as affect the social well-being of the community.

Human rights affect the happiness, health and prosperity of a community. Safeguarding these rights is important. The Bloomington Human Rights Commission ensures that ALL Bloomington citizens have an equal opportunity and equal rights.

The Commission:

  • mediates complaints of discrimination.
  • educates and advocates on human rights.

It's illegal to discriminate against you in these areas:

  • Aiding and abetting
  • Business
  • Credit
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Public accommodations
  • Public services
  • Reprisal

Under Minnesota Human Rights Act #363, it's illegal to discriminate against you because of these personal characteristics:

  • Age
  • Creed
  • Color
  • Dependence on public assistance
  • Disability
  • Familial status
  • Local Commission status
  • Marital status
  • National origin
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Sex
  • Sexual preference

If you feel you have been discriminated against in Bloomington, contact HRC's staff liaison.

May we speak to your group?

Better understanding comes through improved communications. The Commission members are available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

We want your involvement. Contact HRC's staff liaison, if you would like to receive a copy of our agenda.

Commissioners and their terms

Commissioner Position Term of office
Jillayne Beall Youth Commissioner 08/18/08 - 08/31/09
Bakhtawar Chaudhary First Vice-Chairperson 08/18/08 - 08/31/09
Stan McFall Second Vice-Chairperson 01/05/09 - 12/31/10
Don Peterson Chairperson 01/14/08 - 12/31/09
Sean Roy Commissioner 01/26/09 - 12/31/10
Sueling Chan Schardin Commissioner 01/05/09 - 12/31/10
Dawn Steigauf Commissioner 01/05/09 - 12/31/10

Staff liaison

HRC's staff liaison is Lorinda Pearson, manager of the City's Human Services Division.

 

For more information, contact:

Lorinda Pearson, Human Services Division Manager
PH: 952-563-8733, TTY: 952-563-8740
E-mail : lpearson@ci.bloomington.mn.us

 

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