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The '''Charlottesville Commission on Human Rights''' is a | The '''Charlottesville Commission on Human Rights''' is a government body that is one of the outcomes of the city's [[Dialogue on Race]]. <ref name="dp20120109">{{cite-progress|title=NAACP hears about race commission proposal|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/09/naacp-hears-about-race-commission-proposal-ar-1599452/|author=Aaron Richardson|pageno=|printdate=|publishdate=|accessdate=January 12, 2012|cturl=}}</ref> The commission was charged with investigating claims of discrimination. | ||
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==Members== | |||
*Aidyn Mills, Chair (2 year term) | |||
*Sterling O. Akins (3 year term) | |||
*Christopher Broom (2 year term) | |||
*Dorenda Maria Johnson (3 year term) | |||
*Sarah Lane Krishnaraj (3 year term) | |||
*Susan W. Lewis (2 year term) | |||
*Amy Sarah Marshall (3 year term) | |||
*Selena Cozart O’Shaughnessy ((1 year term) | |||
*Karen Shepard (1 year term) | |||
*Ann J. Smith, Vice-Chair (1 year term) | |||
*Seth Wispelwey (1 year term)<ref>{{cite web|title=Human Rights Commission|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=3459|author=|work=|publisher=City of Charlottesville|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=June 30, 2014}}</ref> | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Supporters of the commission | Supporters of the commission claimed it would have the power to investigate claims of discrimination and enforce any anti-discrimination ordinances passed by the city council. <ref name="dp20120109" /> The proposed budget calls for an initial cost of $300,000 for the first year, and $200,000 for each year afterwards. | ||
Council was presented with a report on {{as of|2012|2|6|alt=February 6, 2012}}. The City Council {{as of|2012|4|10|alt=discussed the matter during the FY2013 budget cycle}}. | Council was presented with a report on {{as of|2012|2|6|alt=February 6, 2012}}. The City Council {{as of|2012|4|10|alt=discussed the matter during the FY2013 budget cycle}}. | ||
The 11-member [[Human Rights Task Force]] hosted a community forum on June 6, 2012 at [[Buford Middle School]] to discuss the possible need for the commission. Information provided to the task force will be compiled and presented to City Council late in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=City Invites Participation in Human Rights Task Force Community Forum |url=http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/City_Invites_Participation_in_Human_Rights_Task_Force_Community_Forum__157254485.html|author=|work=|publisher=|location=Newsplex|publishdate=June 5, 2012|accessdate=June 8, 2012}}</ref> Council will then decide whether to proceed. | The 11-member [[Human Rights Task Force]] hosted a community forum on June 6, 2012 at [[Buford Middle School]] to discuss the possible need for the commission. Information provided to the task force will be compiled and presented to City Council late in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=City Invites Participation in Human Rights Task Force Community Forum |url=http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/City_Invites_Participation_in_Human_Rights_Task_Force_Community_Forum__157254485.html|author=|work=|publisher=|location=Newsplex|publishdate=June 5, 2012|accessdate=June 8, 2012}}</ref> Council will then decide whether to proceed. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Charlottesville boards and commissions]] | [[Category:Charlottesville boards and commissions]] | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 30 June 2014
The Charlottesville Commission on Human Rights is a government body that is one of the outcomes of the city's Dialogue on Race. [1] The commission was charged with investigating claims of discrimination.
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Members
- Aidyn Mills, Chair (2 year term)
- Sterling O. Akins (3 year term)
- Christopher Broom (2 year term)
- Dorenda Maria Johnson (3 year term)
- Sarah Lane Krishnaraj (3 year term)
- Susan W. Lewis (2 year term)
- Amy Sarah Marshall (3 year term)
- Selena Cozart O’Shaughnessy ((1 year term)
- Karen Shepard (1 year term)
- Ann J. Smith, Vice-Chair (1 year term)
- Seth Wispelwey (1 year term)[2]
Background
Supporters of the commission claimed it would have the power to investigate claims of discrimination and enforce any anti-discrimination ordinances passed by the city council. [1] The proposed budget calls for an initial cost of $300,000 for the first year, and $200,000 for each year afterwards. Council was presented with a report on February 6, 2012. The City Council discussed the matter during the FY2013 budget cycle.
The 11-member Human Rights Task Force hosted a community forum on June 6, 2012 at Buford Middle School to discuss the possible need for the commission. Information provided to the task force will be compiled and presented to City Council late in 2012.[3] Council will then decide whether to proceed.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Web. NAACP hears about race commission proposal, Aaron Richardson, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved January 12, 2012.
- ↑ Web. Human Rights Commission, City of Charlottesville, retrieved June 30, 2014.
- ↑ Web. City Invites Participation in Human Rights Task Force Community Forum, Newsplex, June 5, 2012, retrieved June 8, 2012.