Salem Human Rights Commission

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The LGBTQ Task Force of the Human Rights Commission is conducting a survey to learn more about the LGBTQ communities in Salem and discrimination they may face. Please consider taking our survey so we can better learn how to serve the LGBTQ communities.


 

​Overview

The Human Rights Commission advises the City Council on human rights and relations issues. This Board assists residents by hearing and resolving discrimination complaints and promoting harmony.

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of most months at 6:00 p.m.

Special meetings, complaint hearings, and forums may be held as needed.

The Salem Police Department LGBTQ Liaison is Debra Aguilar, Lieutenant. She can be reached at 503-588-6425.

The Mayor/City Manager’s Office LGBTQ Liaison is Gretchen Bennett, Human Rights and Relations/Federal Compliance Manager. She can be reached at 503-540-2371.

Authority: SRC Chapter 8

Number of members: 15

Type of appointment: City Council appointment

Length of term: 3 years


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DateDocument TitleFile SizeTypeAudio Minutes (MP3)
1/22/2020124 KBhuman-rights-lgbtq-rights-task-force-agenda-2020-01-22.pdf
1/7/2020105 KBhuman-rights-commission-agenda-2020-01-07.pdf
12/11/2019124 KBhuman-rights-lgbtq-rights-task-force-agenda-2019-12-11.pdf
12/3/2019104 KBhuman-rights-commission-agenda-2019-12-03.pdf
11/5/2019120 KBhuman-rights-commission-agenda-2019-11-5.pdf
10/1/2019105 KBhuman-rights-commission-agenda-2019-10-01.pdf
9/25/2019125 KBhuman-rights-lgbtq-rights-task-force-agenda-2019-9-25.pdf
9/3/2019104 KBhuman-rights-commission-agenda-2019-09-03 (2).pdf
8/28/2019389 KBhuman-rights-lgbtq-rights-task-force-agenda-2019-8-28.pdf
7/24/2019307 KBhuman-rights-lgbtq-rights-task-force-agenda-2019-7-24.pdf
7/2/2019309 KBhuman-rights-commission-agenda-2019-07-02 (2).pdf
6/26/2019307 KBhuman-rights-lgbtq-rights-task-force-agenda-2019-6-26.pdf
6/4/2019307 KBhuman-rights-commission-agenda-2019-06-04.pdf
5/22/2019307 KBhuman-rights-lgbtq-rights-task-force-agenda-2019-5-22.pdf
5/7/2019307 KBhuman-rights-commission-agenda-2019-05-07.pdf
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Member
Position
Appointment
Term
Term Expires
Alexandra J Dass05/09/20171st12/31/2020
Angelo J Arredondo12/12/2018Partial12/31/2020
Daniel L Rollings05/07/20191st12/31/2021
Louvele Borja05/07/20191st12/31/2021
Michael J Watters12/12/20181st12/31/2021
Nathan G SchmidtYouth Position (15-21)12/12/20181st12/31/2021
Renee M HK-LeBlond01/08/20181st12/31/2020
Rita Siong12/14/20161st12/31/2021
Wilma J Marchbanks06/07/2019Partial12/31/2020
Meetings
Jan. 22
Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Rights Task Force meeting 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.City Manager’s Conference Room
Civic Center 555 Liberty ST SE RM 220
Salem OR 97301

Meeting of the Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Rights Task Force

Agenda:

​Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Rights Task Force meeting agenda for January 22, 2020

Phone: 503-540-2371

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2371 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Contact us

Title VI / Section 504 Coordinator
555 Liberty ST SE RM 220
Salem OR 97301
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