Richfield, MN

Human Rights Commission

Mission
The Human Rights Commission helps to secure human rights and equal opportunity for the residents of Richfield in the areas of housing, employment, public accommodations, public services, and education and to align ourselves with goals set forth in the Minnesota Human Rights act.

History
Richfield developed City Code that states the City will continue to annually establish a chartered Human Rights Commission. The Commission secures human rights and equal opportunity for the citizens of Richfield in the areas of housing, employment, public accommodations, public services, and education and to align its goals with those set forth in the Minnesota Human Rights act.

The Richfield Human Rights Commission was formally established as an advisory commission to the Richfield City Council in April of 1968. Prior to that, the Richfield Citizens Council for Human Rights existed. That council consisted of citizen volunteers and was independently organized. It was transformed into the formal city commission in response to the requirement of the City of Richfield to fulfill its responsibilities as a partner of the State Department of Human Rights.

Meetings
First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Richfield City Hall - Heredia Room.
Agendas & Minutes

Outstanding Citizen Award
The HRC is now accepting nominations for the Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizen Award. Deadline for submission is Friday, April 28, 2023.

Comision de Derechos Humanos de Richfield busca nominados para Gene and Mary Jacobsen Outstanding Citizen Award

Previous Winners of the Outstanding Citizen Award (PDF)

Commission Members
View Roster (PDF)

Want to contact the chair of the board or commission?

If you wish to contact the chair of the board or commission please fill out the Chair contact form. If you have additional questions please contact the staff liaison of the commission, their contact information is listed on the commission website. If you have questions on the form or the process please contact city staff at cswanson@richfieldmn.gov or by phone at 612-861-9712.
Staff Contact
Mike Flaherty
612-861-9830

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