By Lisa Carolin
The Chelsea Human Rights Commission had its June 3 meeting via telephone conference call, and HRC members unanimously approved that Chelsea City Council and the City attorney review the language of submitting complaints under the Title VI Nondiscrimination policy versus the HRC’s non-discrimination ordinance.
It was one of the City of Chelsea policies that HRC members reviewed as part of its 2020 plan.
HRC Chairman Susan Morrel-Samuels wants to make it more understandable to people whether the complaint they might have falls under Title VI or under the HRC’s non-discrimination ordinance. She would like to see something on the HRC website that explains exactly what each type of complaint is and which would be appropriate for various situations.
Three HRC members attended a GARE (Government Alliance on Race and Equity) orientation in May. The group is trying to make changes in a positive way regarding racial discrimination, and HRC members discussed whether the Chelsea District Library would be willing to pay the membership fee to join GARE.
HRC member Joanne Ladio talked about the United Way of Washtenaw County’s 21-day equity challenge, which deals with racial equity.
The challenge was prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the disparity in outcomes for different races. The latest challenge began June 3 and is available on the United Way of Washtenaw County’s Facebook page.
The HRC’s next meeting will be on Wednesday, July 1, at 6 p.m.
