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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 VICE CHAIR
Demario Turnerdemario.turner@champaignil.gov January 2017 July 2020 June 2023 Barbara Bressner barbara.bressner@champaignil.gov July 2015 July 2019 June 2022 Willie G. Comer, Jr. willie.comer@champaignil.gov November 2015 July 2020 June 2023 Prince F. Robertson, M.S. Ed. prince.robertson@champaignil.gov December 2020 July 2020 June 2023 Ahmed Taha ahmed.taha@champaignil.gov July 2019 July 2019 June 2022 Taylor Dent taylor.dent@champaignil.gov July 2021 July 2021 June 2024 Joseph Gamez joseph.gamez@champaignil.gov July 2021 July 2021 June 2024 Dr. Lisa Liggins-Chambers lisa.liggins-chambers@champaignil.gov July 2021 July 2020 June 2023 Youth Commissioner
Montez Dubosemontez.dubose@champaignil.gov July 2021 July 2021 June 2022 -
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. Please see the meeting agenda for meeting details.