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Human Rights Commission
Purpose:
The Commission's purpose is to promote and secure mutual understanding and respect among all economic, social, religious, age, ethnic, sexual, and racial groups in the city, and shall act as conciliator in controversies involving intergroup and interracial relations. The Commission shall cooperate with federal, state, and other city agencies in an effort to develop harmonious intergroup and interracial relations and shall endeavor to enlist the support of civic, religious, labor, industrial, and commercial groups and civic leaders dedicated to the improvement of intergroup and interracial relations and elimination of discriminatory practices.
Membership:
| Member | Position | Term Expires |
| Charley Allen-Dunn | 07/25/2025 | |
| Althia Caldwell | 02/28/2025 | |
| SG Carthell | Chair/Treasurer | 12/10/2024 |
| Linda Cherry | Council Representative | 12/31/2024 |
| Cui Liu | 05/13/2023 | |
| Peggy Munke | 12/10/2024 | |
| Doris Saunders | 11/21/2023 | |
| Kevin Spengler | 10/24/2023 |
Meetings:
| Location: | City Hall |
| Address: | 500 Main Street, Murray KY |
| Date and Time: | Second Monday of the month at 4:00PM |
If you are interested in serving on this board/commission please complete an application. or if you would like more information regarding this board/commission, contact the City Clerk by email or call (270) 762-0300.
Note:The Human Rights Commission meetings are currently held via WebEx to promote safety during the pandemic. If you wish to attend, send an email to the City Clerk to request an invitation. The lobby for the meeting will open by 4:00PM. Anyone joining the meeting must provide a full name and email address to be admitted. By default, everyone entering the meeting will start muted. Please remain muted until the floor has been opened for public comment.
Any questions/concerns should be sent to humanrightscommission@murrayky.gov. Emails sent to this address will automatically be forwarded to the board members.
Additional Information:
| 2022 Pride Month Proclamation |
| NEW Free Income Tax Preparation |
| Human Rights Commission Bylaws |
| Free Resources for Parents, Students and Teachers on Bullying |
| Statistics-Bullying in the Schools and in the Workplace |
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| Murray State University's Office of Multicultural Affairs/Color Chronicles covered the City of Murray Human Rights Commission Conference which was on April 16, 2013. To see the YouTube video, click here. |
| Human Rights Commission Meeting Agenda - July 11, 2022 |
| Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes - May 9, 2022 |
