Human Relations Commission
The function of the Human Relations Commission is to foster mutual respect and understanding and to create an atmosphere conducive to the promotion of amicable relations among all members of the Boulder community.
The Human Relations Commission strives to:
- Celebrate and encourage understanding of the diversity of the city's population;
- Encourage education programs with the potential to change ideas and attitudes;
- Conduct research to define key issues in the community in order to suggest appropriate changes to ordinances and policies; and
- Enforce the City of Boulder's Human Rights Ordinance that prohibits discrimination by serving as a quasi-judicial hearing board for human rights ordinance cases.
The Human Relations Commission generally meets the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway.
- Staff Liaison: Clay Fong at 303-441-3141
- Board Secretary: Marla Riley at 303-441-1911
The Human Relations Commission consists of five members appointed by City Council, each to a five-year term.
Human Relations Commission Members
| NAME | CONTACT INFORMATION | PHONE | APPOINTMENT DATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikhil Mankekar, Chairperson | 720-449-6520 | 2015-2020 | |
| Lindsey Loberg, Deputy Chairperson | [email protected] | 414-687-6671 | 2017-2019 |
| Art Figel | [email protected] | 303-541-9748 | 2017-2022 |
| Sharon Simmons | [email protected] | 720-361-3373 | 2018-2023 |
| Current vacancy |
Next Human Relations Commission Meetings
Upcoming Meetings:
Next Regular Meeting Date: Monday, August 20, 6 p.m.
Location: City of Boulder Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway.
2018 Human Relations Commission Meeting Dates
| MEETING DATE AND TYPE | AGENDA |
|---|---|
| Jan. 17, 2018 - Special meeting | |
| Jan. 22 2018 - Regular Meeting | 1-22-18 HRC Agenda  |
| Feb. 26, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 2-26-18 HRC Agenda |
| March 19, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 3-19-18 HRC Agenda |
| April 5, 2018 - Special Meeting | 4-5-18 HRC Agenda |
| April 16, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 4-16-18 HRC Agenda |
| May 7, 2018 - Special Meeting | 5-7-18 Arts Commission-HRC Agenda |
| May 21, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 5-21-18 HRC Agenda |
| June 18, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 6-18-18 HRC Agenda |
| June 21, 2018 HRC Annual Retreat | 6-21-18 HRC Agenda |
| July 16, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 7-16-18 HRC Agenda |
| Aug. 20, 2018 - Regular Meeting | 8-20-18 HRC Agenda |
| Sept. 17, 2018 - Regular Meeting | |
| Oct. 15, 2018 - Regular Meeting | |
| Nov. 19, 2018 - Regular Meeting | |
| Dec. 17, 2018 - Regular Meeting |