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.
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Commission Members
|
Michealea Lemons
|
Chair |
| Melvin Nobles, Jr. |
1st Vice Chair |
|
Andre´ Jimenez
|
2nd Vice Chair |
| Keshreeyaji R. Oswal |
Member |
| Amanda Westbrooke |
Member |
| Anita Snyder |
Member |
| Verda Washington |
Member |
| Mason Culbertson |
Member |
| Ronita Boullt |
Member |
| C. Ivan Johnson |
Member |
| Taniesha Lyons |
Member |
| Norman Brickhouse |
Member |
| Courtney Acoff |
Member |
| Laurie Lynch |
Member |
| Andreta Armstong |
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.