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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