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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission Approves Hate Crimes Flyer

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Commission Approves Hate Crimes Flyer

The Human Rights Commission unanimously approved a Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Subcommittee flyer after three revisions: removing the HCIU Project section, enlarging the Additional Resources section, and adding the commission logo.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Commission Creates Hate Crimes Outreach Subcommittee

The Human Rights Commission unanimously approved converting its Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Group into a subcommittee and coordinating outreach with the police chief, superintendent, mayor, and community organizations. It also approved plans to distribute flyers and brochures, subject to Commission approval at a special meeting.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Commission Elects New Leadership

The commission elected Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller as chair, Jessica Serrano as vice chair, and Greg Collins as secretary. It also tabled its hate crimes and hate speech discussion until June.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Commission Defers Hate Speech Discussion

The commission voted to postpone its discussion of hate crimes and hate speech until the May 6 meeting, while also approving an invitation for the Hall High Human Rights Club to present at that meeting.

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Briefing

Nov 5, 2025

Commission Rejects Business Rights Resolution

The Human Rights Commission voted 4-0, with 1 abstention, to reject the Human Rights in Business and Governance resolution. Public comments included 8 in support and 5 opposed; the minutes also report 59 additional written comments opposing it and 1 supporting it.

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Briefing

Oct 8, 2025

Commission Adopts Amended Strategic Plan

The Human Rights Commission unanimously adopted its amended 2025-2026 strategic plan and approved a working group to revise the proposed Human Rights in Business and Governance resolution. Nine people spoke in support of the proposed resolution.

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Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

Commission Elects New Co-Chair

The commission created a co-chair position and elected Alana Butler by a 5-2 vote. The secretary position remains vacant after Katie Lance withdrew her nomination. Members also agreed to co-chair an immigration panel and unanimously approved inviting Bill Heiden to a future meeting.

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