Human Rights Commission

Meetings

  • Quarterly: March, June, September, December
  • Agendas are posted in our Agenda Center
  • Drake Community Library - Board Room
    930 Park Street
    Grinnell, IA 50112

Statement Regarding Racism & Policing - June 2020

Statement

Members
  • Jordan Esbrook, Chair - Term expires December 31, 2025
  • Rita Mertens - Term expires December 31, 2026
  • Elizabeth Rodrigues - Term expires December 31, 2027
  • Don Schild - Term expires December 31, 2025
  • Dave Thompson, Vice Chair - Term expires December 31, 2026

Responsibilities

  • Study and remedy discrimination
  • Education
  • Investigation and resolution of complaints
  • Reporting to the mayor and the council
  • The board's five members serve three-year terms