Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) was created by the Tacoma City Council to study and investigate problems of prejudice, bigotry, and discrimination and to encourage and coordinate the implementation of programs consistent with the needs and the rights of all residents of the City of Tacoma.
They address issues that may result from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability.
Membership
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) consists of 15 members who are recommended by the Community Vitality and Safety Committee (CVS) and appointed by the City Council to serve in a quasi-judicial capacity related to civil rights complaints and related issues. The membership term is three years and is composed of representatives of the general public; employer groups; the housing industry; and labor, religious, racial and ethnic, disabled and women’s groups in the City.
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End |
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| Verda Washington | Chair | 4/25/2023 | 2/28/2026 |
| Mona Baghdadi | Vice Chair | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
| Lisa Hamlin | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
| C. Ivan Johnson | Member | 4/25/2023 | 2/29/2026 |
| Mary Ann Lara | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/29/2028 |
| Lohitvenkatesh Oswal | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
| Scott Schubert | Secretary | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
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Commission Application
Volunteer for Membership on the Commission
Agendas and Minutes
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Meeting Date Agenda Minutes Audio January 2025 Agenda Minutes Audio February 2025 Agenda Minutes Audio March 2025 Agenda Minutes Audio April 2025 Agenda Minutes Audio May 2025 Agenda Audio June 2025 Audio July 2025 Audio August 2025 Audio September 2025 Audio October 2025 Audio November 2025 Audio December 2025 Audio -
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January 8, 2024
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February 12, 2024
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March 11, 2024
Special Meeting March 27, 2024
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Notice and Agenda
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April 8, 2024
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May 13, 2024
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June 10, 2024
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July 8, 2024
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August 12, 2024
*Study Session Cancelled
Special Meeting
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September 9, 2024
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October 5, 2024
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October 14, 2024
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November 4, 2024
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Supporting Document
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November 11, 2024 (Veteran's Day - to be rescheduled)
Special Meeting
December 9, 2024
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Meeting Date Agenda Minutes
January 19, 2023
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February 16, 2023
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March 23, 2023
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April 20, 2023
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April 26, 2023
Special Joint Meeting
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May 18, 2023
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June 12, 2023
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July 2023
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August 14, 2023
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SPECIAL MEETING
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September 11, 2023
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October 2023
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November 2023
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No Quorum, No Minutes
December 2023
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Staff Support
Staffing support to the Human Rights Commission is provided by the Neighborhood and Community Services.
Meeting Information
Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person Options)
In-Person
Tacoma Municipal Building
747 Market Street, Room 220-A
Tacoma, WA 98402
Zoom (See agendas for details)