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About the Commission
The Human Relations Commission is responsible for the promotion of equal rights and opportunities in the City. It is responsible for the enforcement of the City’s Human Rights Ordinance and serves as the hearing board for complaints of violation of the Ordinance that cannot be conciliated by staff. The Commission also advises the City Council on human rights and equal opportunity issues.
The Commission consists of nine members that are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. Each member serves a three-year term.
Learn more about the Human Relations Commission.
Human Relations Commission Bylaws
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Commission Members
Member Contact Information Service Began Term Began Term Expires CHAIR
Alissia Young
1902 W. Kirby Ave.
Champaign, IL 61821C: 217-766-7294
H: 217-355-4959
alissiayoung@gmail.comJuly 2015 July 2018 June 2021 VICE CHAIR
Demario Turner
1609 Cruising Ln.
Champaign, IL 61821H: 217-390-0363
demario.turner@gmail.comJanuary 2017 July 2020 June 2023 SECRETARY
Brian Alexander-Ward
1722 Park Haven Dr.
Champaign, IL 61820C: 217-671-2167
brianalexander278@gmail.comJuly 2018 July 2020 June 2023 Robin McClain
1112 Birkdale Dr.
Champaign, IL 61822C: 217-607-9619
mcclain.robin@gmail.comJuly 2018 July 2018 June 2021 Barbara Bressner
3908 Pebblebrook Ln.
Champaign, IL 61822H: 217-840-3198
bjbressner@gmail.comJuly 2015 July 2019 June 2022 Willie G. Comer, Jr.
1912 Branch Rd.
Champaign, IL 61821H: 708-267-8778
wcomer@yfceci.orgNovember 2015 July 2020 June 2023 Ahmed Taha
2707 Pine Valley Dr.,
Champaign, IL 61822C: 630-217-2778
president@masuc.orgJuly 2019 July 2019 June 2022 Prince Robertson
P.O. Box 2801
Champaign, IL 61825H: 217-621-9572
pfrobertson1@gmail.comDecember 2020 July 2020 June 2023 Vacant - Youth Commissioner July 2019 June 2020 -
Staff Support
Office of Equity, Community and Human Rights
217-403-8830
humanrelations@champaignil.govOffice of Equity, Community and Human Rights
102 N. Neil St.
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Regular Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month at 5:30 pm. Meetings are typically held in City Council Chambers, 102 N. Neil St., Champaign, but may be temporarily held electronically in accordance with the Governor's Executive Orders. Please see the meeting agenda for meeting details.