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Human Rights Commission
Meeting day, time and location
Fourth Wednesday of each month
6 p.m.
City Hall, City Council Chambers
801 Washington Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Agendas and minutes
Assistance
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In the Council Chambers, an induction loop system is provided for hearing device users. To use:
- Someone with no hearing aids will need a loop receiver with an earpiece or headset.
- Someone with hearing aids and NO T-Coil will need a loop receiver with an earpiece or headset.
- Someone with hearing aids and have T-Coil in the hearing aid will change the setting of the hearing aid from microphone to T-Coil. They will NOT need a receiver as the T-Coil in their hearing aid is the loop receiver.
- Not all hearing aids have T-Coils because of the size or money, so they are limited.
Members
Name | Title | Term expiration |
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VACANT | Member | December 31, 2023 |
Veronica Gamino | Vice-Chair | December 31, 2025 |
VACANT | Member | December 31, 2023 |
Bruce Morlan | Member | December 31, 2023 |
Glenda Orrego | Member | December 31, 2024 |
Adam Wale | Chair | December 31, 2025 |
Barb Wornson | Member | December 31, 2024 |
Rhianna Gonzalez | Youth Representative (non-voting member) | 2023-2024 school year |
Aidyn Plasch | Youth Representative (voting member) | 2023-2024 school year |
Martin Rosas | Youth Representative (non-voting member) | 2023-2024 school year |
Alec Vatter | Youth Representative (non-voting member) | 2023-2024 school year |
Contacting the commission
If you have questions or comments, you can email the commission. Each member will receive your email. When replying to your email, a commission member cannot reply to all members, only to you. This avoids violating the open meeting law.
Email the Human Rights Commission
Liaisons
If you have questions, concerns, or comments for the commission, contact a staff liaison.
Name | Title | Phone number |
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Claudia Garcia | Staff Liaison | 507-645-3078 |
Overview
Special meetings are occasionally called.
The City of Northfield Human Rights Commission (HRC) seeks to secure for all citizens equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, and education. The commission works to ensure full citizen participation in this community by assisting the State Department of Human Rights in implementing the Minnesota Human Rights Act and by advising the City Council on long range programs to improve community relations in the City of Northfield.
View Human Rights Commission bylaws
Human Rights FAQs
If you have questions and/or need help, please refer to this Frequently Asked Questions document.
Membership requirements
The commission consists of nine regular members, one youth voting member, and three youth non-voting members appointed by the mayor and approved by the City Council, with an option for four additional voting or non-voting advisory members. Each regular member serves a three-year term. There is a three term limit. Members do not receive monetary compensation.
The mayor recommends applicants to the City Council based on their interest in equal rights for all citizens of Northfield, along with willingness to serve and background.
Important resources
Board and Commission Rules of Business and Meeting Rules
City Code Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission Bylaws (PDF)
Tips and etiquette for meeting participants
Report discrimination - Minnesota Department of Human Rights
Civil rights investigation process - Minnesota Department of Human Rights