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Committee on Human Relations

Monday, December 5, 2016 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chamber -- City Hall -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Committee on Human Relations held a meeting to address community concerns and reinforce Chicago's values of inclusion. The committee passed resolutions condemning hate speech and violence against Muslims, immigrants, and people of color, while reaffirming the city's commitment to being a welcoming community for all residents.

Key Decisions

  • Appointment of Simon Gordon to Board of Commissioners Passed
  • Condemnation of hateful speech and violent actions toward Muslims, immigrants, and people of color Passed
  • Reaffirmation of Chicago Welcoming City ordinance Passed

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. 1 Appointment of Simon Gordon as member of Board of Commissioners of Chicago Commission on Human Relations
    Appointment
    Action: Recommended to Pass Passed

    Recommended to Pass BY VOICE VOTE

  3. 2 Call for condemnation of hateful speech and violent actions directed toward Muslims, immigrants and people of color
    Resolution
    Action: Recommended to Pass Passed

    Recommended to Pass BY VOICE VOTE

  4. 3 Reaffirmation of support for Chicago Welcoming City ordinance
    Resolution
    Action: Substituted in Committee Passed

    Substituted in Committee BY VOICE VOTE

  5. 5 Untitled item
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made to Approve the Consent Agendaby the following vote: