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Equal Rights Commission approves LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee charge; advances housing work and staff updates

MilwaukeeMar 18, 20262 min read

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The City of Milwaukee Equal Rights Commission met March 18, 2026. Commissioners approved the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee charge as amended (allowing the ERC Chair to appoint a chair or co-chairs), received updates on housing work including potential expansions to Chapter 109 protections and possible resolutions, heard a Governance recommendation for a final commissioner candidate (appointment pending City process), and reviewed staff items including progress on a complaint-processing app and forthcoming Equal Rights Specialist hiring.

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Approved the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee charge as amended; amendment permits the ERC Chair to appoint either a chair or co-chairs.
Governance Committee introduced Madeleine Miranda Navarro as the recommended final commissioner candidate; appointment is pending City process.
Housing Committee to continue work on housing-related materials, review Legislative Reference Bureau information, consult City Attorney as needed, and prepare possible resolutions or draft legislation (including discussion of expanding housing discrimination protections under Chapter 109).
Commissioners invited to present the ERC Annual Report to the Judiciary & Legislation Committee on April 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Staff updates: development of a complaint-processing app is in progress; the Equal Rights Specialist position will be filled; Ramona Ramos promoted and will continue supporting the ERC during transition.

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