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.
Commission Reports
Bias Motivated Crime Sentence Enhancements
Reflecting community feedback, including but not limited to, the Community Perceptions Assessment, Human Relations Commission public hearings, and comments shared with City Council, the City Attorney’s Office has finalized language for an ordinance addressing sentence enhancements for bias motivated crimes. A summary of key points as well as the full ordinance text may be found here:
Bias Motivated Crime Sentence Enhancements - Proposed Language 
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First reading of this ordinance was held by City Council on Aug. 6, 2019. Council public hearing was held on Aug. 27, 2019.
The Human Relations Commission generally meets the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway.
The next meeting will be held virtually. The link to attend will be posted the morning of the meeting here.
Join the meeting:
Meeting ID: 4 Password:
OR Dial in: +1 346 248 7799
- Commission Email : [email protected]
- Staff Liaison: Clay Fong, [email protected] , 303-441-3141
- Board Secretary: Mari Camacho, [email protected] , 303-441-4389
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Y. Chen (she/her/hers) | [email protected] | 2021-2026 | |
| Jean Hilaire Rejouis | [email protected] | 2020-2025 | |
| Lindsey Loberg, Chair (they, them, theirs) |
[email protected] | 414-687-6671 | 2017-2024 |
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Sharon Simmons (with assistance |
[email protected] | 720-361-3373 | 2018-2023 |
| Art Figel, Deputy Chairperson (he, him, his) |
[email protected] | 303-541-9748 | 2017-2022 |
Human Relations Commission Meetings
Regular Meetings occur the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Location: 1777 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302 - Penfield Tate II Municipal Building, 2nd Floor
2020 Human Relations Commission Meeting Dates
| MEETING DATE AND TYPE | AGENDA |
|---|---|
| Dec, 14, 2020 - Virtual Regular Meeting | 12-14-20 HRC Agenda |
| Jan. 25, 2021 - Virtual Regular Meeting | 1-25-21 HRC Agenda |
| Feb. 22, 2021 - Virtual Regular Meeting | 2-22-21 HRC Agenda |
| March 15, 2021 - Virtual Regular Meeting | 3-15-21 HRC Agenda |
| April 19, 2021 - 1HR DELAY Virtual Regular Meeting | 4-19-21 HRC Agenda |
| May 17, 2021 - Virtual Regular Meeting | |
| June 21, 2021 - Virtual Regular Meeting | |
| July 19, 2021 - Virtual (Retreat) | |
| Aug. 16, 2021 - Virtual Regular Meeting | |
| Sept. 20, 2021 - Virtual Regual Meeting | |
| Oct. 18, 2021 - Virtual Regular Meeting | |
| Nov.15, 2021 - Virtual Regular Meeting | |
| Dec. 2021 - Virtual Regular Meeting |