Human Relations Commission

  • 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

    The Human Relations Commission meeting documents include:

    • Meeting agendas
    • Meeting minutes
    • Meeting reports

    These documents are divided into two collections:

    • The current collection includes meeting documents from 2026 to the present. Files available to view and download. Sharing functions not currently supported.
    • The archive collection contains documents from 2002 through 2025.

    Please note: the archive collection includes documents created between 2002 and 2025. In 2026, changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect, implementing more stringent accessibility standards for newly created web content. Archived content created prior to 2026 are exempted from meeting these new standards and may not be fully accessible. If you require accommodations or assistance, please contact the City Manager’s Office at [email protected].

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  • Commission Members

    MemberContact InformationService BeganTerm BeganTerm Expires
    CHAIR
    Michelle Gonzales
    [email protected]July 2023July 2023June 2026
    SECRETARY
    Vacant
    July 2025June 2028
    Willie G. Comer, Jr.[email protected]November 2015July 2023June 2026
    David Palmer[email protected]February 2023July 2025June 2028
    Katie Jo Fidler[email protected]July 2024July 2024June 2027
    Dr. Prince F. Robertson[email protected]July 2024July 2024June 2027
    Benjamin Bloomer[email protected]November 2024July 2023June 2026
    VacantJuly 2023June 2026
    Youth Commissioner
    Jayden Thompson
    October 2025July 2025June 2026
  • Staff Support

    Equity and Engagement Department
    217-403-8830
    [email protected]

    City of Champaign
    Equity and Engagement Department
    205 W. Park Ave.
    Champaign, IL 61820

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