Commission Information

The Human Rights Commission consists of nine members, each serving a three-year term. The Commission takes appointments into consideration on various racial, religious, economic, cultural, sex, age, physical disability, and social groups in the city.

The mission of the Human Rights Commission is to work to promote the goal of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all through outreach, advocacy, and education. 

Filing a complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission

To file a discrimination complaint, you can download a complaint form or call 800-457-4416. The Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission is also available to help you with the complaint form, email: cfhumanrights@cedarfalls.com.

Public Records

• Board Bylaws

Meetings

The Human Rights Commission meets the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at City Hall, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls Iowa 50613.

Agendas

This section contains the agendas for the Human Rights Commission of Cedar Falls.

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Minutes

This section contains the minutes for the Human Rights Commission of Cedar Falls.

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Executive Committee

Agendas

This section contains the agendas for the Executive Committee of the Human Rights Commission.

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Education Committee

Agendas

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Minutes

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Commission Members

Sonja Bock - Term ends 07/01/22
Teri Lynn Jorgensen - Term ends 07/01/22
David Kivett - Term ends 07/01/22
Susan Langan - Term ends 07/01/23
Spencer Luvert - Term ends 07/01/23
Eashaan Vajpeyi - Term ends 07/01/23
Jordyn Beranek - Term ends 07/01/24
Melissa Heston - Term ends 07/01/24
Vacancy - Term ends 07/01/24

City Staff Liaison

 
Brenda Balvanz, Human Resources Specialist, (319) 268-5112

Application(s)

Application for Appointment to City Board & Commissions

Resources

 

Iowa Civil Rights Commission (icrc.iowa.gov)
Iowa Department of Human Rights Commission (humanrights.iowa.gov)

Stay Updated

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