Human Rights Commission Meeting 7/28/26

The City of Willmar Human Rights Commission held a meeting on July 28, 2026, primarily focused on internal commission matters and community engagement initiatives. Key agenda items included the resignation of the commission chair and the appointment of a new chair and secretary. The commission discussed efforts to support a statewide truth council by promoting community storytelling training to collect personal testimonies related to human rights issues. They explored organizing local training events and leveraging social media to increase participation. Additionally, the commission shared information about upcoming community events such as Wilmar Pride and Welcoming Week. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were made during this meeting.