Meeting location, schedule, agendas, synopses
Meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 1800
West Old Shakopee Road. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Online calendar: Links to
meeting schedule, agendas, agenda items
and synopses. Browse for meetings that are posted for each month.
Documentation is added as it becomes available.
Mission statement, duties and services
The Human Rights Commission was established to aid and advise the City Council in insuring all
citizens equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and
education and such other affairs as affect the social well-being of the community.
Human rights affect the happiness, health and prosperity of a community. Safeguarding these
rights is important. The Bloomington Human Rights Commission ensures that ALL Bloomington
citizens have an equal opportunity and equal rights.
The Commission:
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mediates complaints of discrimination.
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educates and advocates on human rights.
It's illegal to discriminate against you in these
areas:
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Aiding and abetting
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Business
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Credit
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Education
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Employment
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Housing
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Public accommodations
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Public services
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Reprisal
Under Minnesota Human Rights Act #363, it's illegal to
discriminate against you because of these personal characteristics:
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Age
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Creed
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Color
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Dependence on public assistance
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Disability
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Familial status
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Local Commission status
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Marital status
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National origin
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Race
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Religion
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Sex
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Sexual preference
If you feel you have been discriminated against in Bloomington, contact HRC's staff liaison.
May we speak to your group?
Better understanding comes through improved communications. The Commission members are
available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
We want your involvement. Contact HRC's staff liaison, if you would like to receive a copy of
our agenda.
Commissioners and their terms
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Commissioner
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Position
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Term of office
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Bakhtawar Chaudhary
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First Vice-Chairperson
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08/18/08 - 08/31/10
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| Mary Rice Manzke |
Commissioner |
01/25/10 - 12/31/10 |
| Stan McFall |
Second Vice-Chairperson |
01/05/09 - 12/31/10 |
| Don Peterson |
Chairperson |
01/14/08 - 12/31/11 |
| Sueling Chan Schardin |
Commissioner
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01/05/09 - 12/31/10 |
| Dawn Steigauf |
Commissioner
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01/05/09 - 12/31/10 |
| Sapna Swaroop |
Commissioner |
01/25/10 - 12/31/10 |
| Brian Wilson |
Commissioner
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06/07/10 - 12/31/10 |
Staff liaison
HRC's staff liaison is Lorinda Pearson, manager of the City's Human Services Division.
For more information, contact:
Lorinda Pearson, Human Services Division Manager
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
PH: 952-563-8733, 952-563-8740 TTY
E-mail : lpearson@ci.bloomington.mn.us
