Human Relations Council

Meetings

  • The HRC meets quarterly. Next meeting TBD
  • Location: City Hall, 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso

Agendas & Minutes

  • Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available upon approval.

Appointed Members

MemberAppointing AuthorityTerm
Carolyn Rodea
City Council01.01.2023 – 12.31.2025 (Finishing Bianca Villarruel's term)
Jack Tipold
City Council
01.01.2025 – 12.31.2025
Mark FesenmeyerCity Council
01.01.2024 – 12.31.2025

City Council

City Council
City Council
Police Chief Andrew McIntyre, non-voting member
City Council
Emilie Hunt, City Council Member, non-voting memberCity Council

About the Human Relations Council

Mission: The Human Relations Council advances and supports community inclusion. 

Vision: We envision Valparaiso as a welcoming community where diversity is appreciated and viewed as a strength.

Values: Learn from the past; build a better future. Respect differences and similarities. Support empowerment. Encourage unity. Share responsibility.

The HRC was established by Ordinance 8, 2025 (amended ordinance) to affirm a commitment to creating a nondiscriminatory environment within the City of Valparaiso by promoting better understanding, along with an appreciation for the general societal benefits that accrue from being intentionally inclusive of the diverse body of citizens of Valparaiso.

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