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Human Rights Commission

Establishment

The Human Rights Commission was created by the Tacoma City Council to study and investigate problems of prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination and to encourage and coordinate the implementation of programs consistent with the needs and the rights of all residents of the City of Tacoma. 

 

Membership

The Human Rights Commission consists of 15 members who are nominated by the Mayor and appointed by a majority vote of City Council. The membership term is three years and is composed of representatives of the general public and the employer, labor, religious, racial, ethnic, disabled, and women's groups in the city.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Commission studies, investigates and mediates community issues that may result from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability.

Commission Members

 

Name Position
Amanda Westbrooke             Chair
Mason Culbertson 1st Vice Chair

Robbi Johnston

2nd Vice Chair
Ronita Boullt
Member
C. Ivan Johnson
Member
Janice Langbehn Member
Laurie Lynch
Member
Melvin Nobles, Jr. Member
Keshreeyaji Oswal Member
Verda Washington  Member
Bri Crofton Member
Lillian Norris Member 
Vacant  Member
Vacant  Member
Nancy Shattuck Staff and Liaison
Lisa Woods OEHR Director and Sponsor

 

Staff Support

Staffing support to the Human Rights Commission is provided by the Office of Equity and Human Rights.

Business Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Commission Application
Volunteer for Membership on the Commission

 

Time and Day

5:30 PM
Second Monday of the Month

 

Location

Room 243
Tacoma Municipal Building
747 Market Street
Tacoma, WA 98402 or via Zoom

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81908915518

Meeting ID: 819 0891 5518

 

Additional Information
Email Nancy Shattuck

Staff Liaison

General Information

(253) 591-5045



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