Human Rights Commission

Overview

The purpose of the Winona Human Rights Commission is to secure for all citizens equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, education, and full participation in the affairs of this community.   The commission will do this by assisting the state 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 in the City.

 Human Rights are what traditionally have been called Civil Rights.  Human Rights are not the same as Human Services or Social Services.   Human Rights Commissions are not social service organizations.

The following grid outlines the protected classes and the areas of protection.

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If you have experienced discrimination on the basis of a protected class, 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 . 

  • Christopher Bobier 
    Term Expires: September 16, 2024
  • Abigail Kanz
    Term Expires: September 16, 2024
  • Marcia Hitz
    Term Expires: September 16, 2025
  • Veronica Carbajal Martinez
    Term Expires: September 16, 2025
  • Eldridge McClatchey 
    Term Expires: September 16, 2025
  • Fatima Said , Project Fine / Miguel Benjamin, Alternate
    Term Expires: September 16, 2025
  • Fredrick Paul Lee
    Term Expires: September 16, 2026
  • Tina Schott, Winona Housing and Redevelopment Authority
    Term Expires: September 16, 2026
  • Wesley Miller
    Term Expires: September 16, 2026
  • Lance Ngari
    Term Expires: September 16, 2026
  • Craig Putz
    Term Expires: September 16, 2026