HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=JANUARY 06, 2004 (7) Elgin Human Itelatimu Commission
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2004 Objectives
A subcommittee consisting of Cmmrs. BicanicMoeller, Dews and Pickens rnel and
came up with following suggestions:
1 . Quarterly forum/lecture series which are open to the public which will focus on
different topiceissues.
2. Identify discrimination in the workplace
9. living in a changing community
4. Breaking down banners between different ethic groups
The suggestion was made to use local individuals to discuss issues. The suggestion
was also made to have seminars on fair hearing issues and working with HUD to
provide this Information.
The following topics were suggested for discussion by the Commission.
1 . Affordable rental housing
2 Landlord/tenant training.
a. How to rent and what to expect
4. Sponsor meetings in conjunction with the Police dept., PADS, and Crisis
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The first lecture series will be on housing_ The next meeting will be used to identify
topics and dates.
Monthly Reports
The December staff report was provided.
Old Business
Dr_Mathin Letharrs Jr Hofdav Program
Prayer Breakfast is being held on Saturday, January 100 at 9:90 a.m.
The Suburban Human Relations Association will be hosting a dinner on Saturday,
January 10a. Tickets are still available, please let Dorothy know if you are interested in
attending. The speaker for the event will be Jesse White and it is being held at the
Hoffman Estates Marriott.
The Public program on Sunday, January 1111' is entitled "Rood to Freedom" at 4.00 p.m.
at the Hemmen Auditorium
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