FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2024
Human Rights Commission Legislative Recommendations Panel
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On July 18th, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host state legislators and representatives from Human Rights Commissions in other Virginia localities to gather additional legislative priority recommendations from subject-area experts. This will be an opportunity for Commissioners and members of the community to learn about current and future work related to civil and human rights happening throughout Virginia.
One role of the Charlottesville Human Rights Commission (HRC) is to guide City Council in prioritizing state-level legislation that affects human rights. The HRC does this by making recommendations to City Council each year concerning Council’s legislative agenda, which is ultimately lifted to the General Assembly. The HRC is currently seeking input as it develops its recommendations for City Council ahead of the 2025 General Assembly legislative session. The HRC envisions this meeting as an opportunity for subject-matter experts to present possible legislative solutions to concerns related to civil and human rights in Charlottesville. Members of the public are encouraged to attend.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, July 18th at 6:30pm in CitySpace (100 5th Street NE) and on Zoom. Please visit the City Calendar for more information.
Media Contact:
Todd Niemeier
Director of Human Rights
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3027
niemeier@charlottesville.gov