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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
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
Member Contact Information Service Began Term Began Term Expires CHAIR
Michelle Gonzales[email protected] July 2023 July 2023 June 2026 SECRETARY
VacantJuly 2025 June 2028 Willie G. Comer, Jr. [email protected] November 2015 July 2023 June 2026 David Palmer [email protected] February 2023 July 2025 June 2028 Katie Jo Fidler [email protected] July 2024 July 2024 June 2027 Dr. Prince F. Robertson [email protected] July 2024 July 2024 June 2027 Benjamin Bloomer [email protected] November 2024 July 2023 June 2026 Vacant July 2023 June 2026 Youth Commissioner
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Staff Support
Equity and Engagement Department
217-403-8830
[email protected]City of Champaign
Equity and Engagement Department
205 W. Park Ave.
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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.