The Hopkins Human Rights Commission was established in 1994. Its primary purpose is to develop a Human Rights Program for the City of Hopkins, and to advise the Hopkins City Council on human rights issues, that concern and affect the well being of the Hopkins community.
The Commission meets on the first Monday of the month at Hopkins City Hall. Call Jim Genellie at 952-548-6303 for more information about the meetings.
To contact members of the Human Rights Commission, you can write to Hopkins City Hall, 1010 1st St S, Hopkins, MN 55343 or e-mail humanrights@hopkinsmn.com.
Mission
To foster a community that embraces diversity, mutual respect, and principles of equal opportunity. The Commission will take a forthright stance against discrimination and prejudice of all kinds to ensure the fair treatment of all Hopkins residents.
Objectives
- Create a unified community with the City of Hopkins, the school district, local businesses, faith communities and other neighborhood and community organizations which welcomes and respects people of all ages, genders, races and creeds
- Develop educational programs
- Help people identify their own responsibilities in bridging differences
- Address discrimination issues within the community
- Educate the Hopkins community on human rights and the Human Rights Commission. Commissioners are available to speak with individuals or groups to provide information on the City's human rights efforts or to answer questions and address concerns
- Recognize individuals, non-profit organizations and community businesses that have organized activities or programs that have embraced diversity, mutual respect and principles of equal opportunity and fair treatment
Some of the activities that the Commission has undertaken to further its mission and objectives include:
- Creation of a Hate/Bias Crime Response Plan
- Annual Human Rights Award
Related Links
- Minnesota Department of Human Rights
www.humanrights.state.mn.us/ - Human Rights Resource Guide
www.humanrights.state.mn.us/resources_resguide.html - Human Rights Resource Center
www.hrusa.org - League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions
www.hrusa.org/league
Members
Toyin Akinde
First Term - expires 6/30/08
Jessica Bendtsen
First Term - expires 6/30/08
Angie Henry
First Term - expires 6/30/08
Ben Hirsch
First Term - expires 6/30/09
Ryan Lehrman
First Term - expires 6/30/08
Joann Martin
First Term - expires 6/30/09
Steve Miller
First Term - expires 6/30/10
Faisal Mohamud
First Term - expires 6/30/09
Moses Momanyi
First Term - expires 6/30/10
Lori Oestreich
First Term - expires 6/30/09
Margie Olson
First Term - expires 6/30/10
Judy Reinehr
First Term - expires 6/30/08
Tatyana Shapiro
First Term - expires 6/30/09
Joan Stately
First Term - expires 6/30/09
Staff Liaison: 952-548-6303