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Human Rights Commission
Overview
The purpose of the Winona Human Rights Commission is to secure for all citizens:
- Equal opportunity in employment
- Full participation in the affairs of the community
- Housing
- Public accommodations
- Public services and education
This is done by assisting the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in implementing the Minnesota Human Rights Act and by advising the City Council on long-range programs to improve community relations to the City. To file a complaint please complete the Winona Human Rights Commission Complaint Report.
Meetings
- 4:30 pm
- 1st Wednesday of each month
- Wenonah Room, 3rd Floor
- City Hall
207 Lafayette Street
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
The Human Rights Commission consists of 11 members who serve three year terms, and are appointed by City Council, The commission is overseen by City Clerk, Monica Hennessy Mohan; email City Clerk's Office .
- Jacob Grippen
Term Expires: September 16, 2023 - Fredrick Paul Lee
Term Expires: September 16, 2023 - Tina Schott, Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Term Expires: September 16, 2023 - Tyler Treptow-Bowman
Term Expires: September 16, 2023 - Leon Dixon, Jr.
Term Expires: September 16, 2024 - Abigail Kanz
Term Expires: September 16, 2024 - Vacant
Term Expires: September 16, 2024 - Marcia Hitz
Term Expires: September 16, 2025 - Fatima Said, Project Fine
Term Expires: September 16, 2025 - Matthew (Chong) Vang, Project Fine Alternate
Term Expires: September 16, 2025 - Vacant
Term Expires: September 16, 2025 - Vacant
Term Expires: September 16, 2025
Membership Criteria
Active interest in securing human rights
Apply
Interested in joining commission? Apply now! Complete the Boards and Commissions Application (PDF) and email it to the City Clerk's Office.
Reference
- Winona City Code Section 22.22
- MN Statutes
- Commission Bylaws Facebook Social Network
- Human Rights Commission Facebook Page
- No-Fault Process
HRC Forms
- Winona Human Rights Commission Grievance Form
- Case Monitoring Checklist
- Options for Grievant
- Authorization for Release of Information
- Evaluation Form
- Closing Form
- No-Fault Settlement Agreement
- No-Fault Closing Form