Community Relations
Healthy & Socially Thriving
Housing & Human Services
FY2023 Budget
Program Budget Overview
Community Relations consists of the Human Relations Commission (HRC) and the Office of Human Rights (OHR). The HRC is charged with identifying and addressing social problems, fostering positive community relations and protecting human rights, and making social policy recommendations to City Council. It also allocates funding to the community for cultural events and diversity and inclusion programs. OHR enforces the municipal Human Rights and Failure to Pay Wages Ordinances.
In 2023, a total of $9,770 in one-time budget enhancements will support translation services for the Human Relations Commission, aligning with the City’s broader efforts to support equitable and inclusive engagement with the community.
Human Relations Commission
Overview: providing staff support for the Human Relations Commission, comprised of City Council-approved community volunteers working to help oversee the city’s Human Rights Ordinance, support inclusivity in city policies and practices, and promote cultural awareness and expression.
Office of Human Rights
Overview: enforcing and helping address violations of the city’s Human Rights Ordinance, and helping to resolve situations in which community members experience discrimination based on personal identities or legal protected status.