January 2017 Human Rights Commission E-Newsletter

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The Human Rights Commission aids and advises the City Council in ensuring that all citizens have equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education and in other affairs that affect the social well-being of the community.


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Celebrate Martin Luther King Dr. Day

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 16. 

A proclamation will be presented Monday, January 9 to the Bloomington School Board and the Bloomington City Council. 


2016 Annual Report/2017 Work Plan

The Human Rights Commission's 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Work Plan will be presented Monday, January 9 at the Bloomington City Council meeting. Once approved by the City Council, the Commission's Annual Report and Work Plan will be available on the City's website.


Seeking Applications

Advisory Board/Commission Application

Bloomington is seeking applications for adults to serve on the Human Rights Commission. 

Applicants are appointment by the City Council and must be residents of Bloomington. 

Applications are available online and can be turned into the City Manager's office.


Human Rights Speaker

Kevin Lindsey, Commissioner, State Department of Human Rights, will give an overview of the State Human Rights Act 363A and an update on the Department of Human Rights at the upcoming Human Rights Commission meeting January 23.

The public is encouraged to attend Human Rights Commission meetings. Occurring the third Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m. in the McLeod Conference Room at Bloomington Civic Plaza.


May We Speak With Your Group?

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May we speak to your group? Commission members are available to make a presentation or discuss any concerns you may have. Contact the Bloomington Human Rights Commission to schedule a Commissioner to speak at or attend your group.


Have You Been Discriminated Against?

If you feel you have been discriminated against in Bloomington, contact the Human Rights Commission.


Contact the Human Rights Commission

Bloomington Civic Plaza
952-563-8733, TTY 952-563-8740
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431

humanrights@BloomingtonMN.gov
reservations@BloomingtonMN.gov