Human Relations Commission
The Human Relations Commission is charged with the discretion to act with respect to any human relations matter when the Commission finds that any person or group does not benefit fully from public or private opportunities or resources in the community, or is unfairly or differently treated due to factors of concern to the Commission:
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Current Priorities
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The Commission is composed of five members who are not Council Members, officers, or employees of the City, and who are residents of the City of Palo Alto. Terms are for three years and commence on May 1. See PAMC Sections 2.16 and 2.22. In order to be notified of vacancies and appointment procedures, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at 329-2571.
Regular meetings are at 6:00pm on the second Thursday of each month and are cablecast live on Government Channel 26. Please check the Schedule of City Meetings for exact dates, times and location.
To contact Members of the Human Relations Commission, send an e-mail to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org
The City continuously accepts applications for Boards and Commissions. Apply for the Human Relations Commission.
Commission Members
Chair: Kaloma Smith
Vice Chair: Valerie Stinger
Staff Liaison: Minka van der Zwaag - 650-463-4953
Council Liaison: Council Member Tanaka
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DE TOURREIL, Sunita |
(650) 463-4906 | |
Term Expires:5/31/2021 | |
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REGEHR, Patricia |
(650) 681-9478 | |
Term Expires: 5/31/2022 | |
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SAVAGE, Daryl |
Term Expires: 5/31/2022 | |
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SMITH, Kaloma |
(914) 374-4255 (c) | |
Term Expires: 5/31/2021 | |
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STINGER, Valerie | |
(650) 463-4906 (o) | |
Term Expires: 5/31/2021 | |
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2021 Agenda and Minutes
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2020 Agenda and Minutes
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December 17, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
December 10, 2020 | Cancellation | Minutes | Video |
November 12, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
October 1, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
October 8, 2020 | Cancellation | Minutes | Video |
September 10, 2020 | Cancellation | Minutes | Video |
September 2, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
August 13, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
July 22, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
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June 30, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
June 11, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
May 14, 2020 | Cancellation | Minutes | Video |
April 9, 2020 | Cancellation | Minutes | Video |
March 12, 2020 | Cancellation | Minutes | Video |
February 13, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
January 9, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
2019 Agenda and Minutes
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2018 Agendas and Minutes
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December 13, 2018 | Cancellation | ||
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October 11, 2018 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
September 13, 2018 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
August 9, 2018 | Cancellation | ||
July 12, 2018 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
June 16, 2018 | Retreat Agenda | Minutes | Video |
June 14, 2018 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
May 10, 2018 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
April 12, 2018 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
April 5, 2018 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
March 8, 2018 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
February 8, 2018 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
January 11, 2018 | Cancellation |
Past Agendas and Minutes