By Lisa Carolin
The Chelsea Human Rights Commission received two complaints during September that were shared during its Oct. 5 meeting.
The first complaint concerns policing discrimination based on color and race; the second complaint also concerns policing and is based on alleged harassment and retaliation. The HRC acknowledged receipt of the two complaints and will immediately send them to the city attorney’s office where more details will be gathered.
The Refugee Resettlement event is scheduled for Nov. 17 at the Chelsea District Library, and the Chelsea Human Rights Commission discussed details of the event at its Oct. 5 meeting.
There will be a panel with representatives from Jewish Family Services and Washtenaw Refugee Welcome. The HRC will do a brief presentation about the event to Chelsea City Council on Oct.17.
The HRC will also publicize the event at a table they will have at the Oct. 22 Chelsea Farmers Market.
Following a request from Chelsea Mayor Jane Pacheco, Human Rights Commission members agreed to a proclamation request from the Daughters of the American Revolution recognizing the month of November as Native American Month.
The HRC also worked on plans for MLK Day 2023. HRC member Joanne Ladio, who is also a member of One World One Family, said the group applied for and was given a $500 grant from the Michigan Municipal League, which will be used for days of social action projects at the time of MLK Day.
Ladio shared that there will be a demonstration in Chelsea on Oct. 11 with the theme “No falling for hate”. It will take place on Washington Street at 6:30 p.m. and is motivated by rainbow flags being torn down in Chelsea.
The HRC meets next on Nov. 2.
