Michigan Civil Rights Commission to Hold Quarterly Meeting in East Lansing on Wednesday, July 23

Lansing, MI—The Michigan Civil Rights Commission will hold a regular quarterly meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 10 am in the Big Ten A Ballroom, Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48824. The meeting will also be livestreamed via Zoom. The proposed meeting agenda is below.

The meeting is open to the public and will include a public comment period. To deliver remarks during public comment, individuals must attend in person at the Kellogg Center or virtually via Zoom. ASL and CART services will be provided.

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission was created by the Michigan Constitution to safeguard constitutional and legal guarantees against discrimination. The Commission is charged with investigating alleged discrimination against any person because of religion, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles),     color, national origin, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status, height, weight, arrest record, disability, and source of income in housing. The Michigan Department of Civil Rights serves as the operational arm of the Commission.
 
                   MICHIGAN CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING
                                  Monday, July 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
                   Big Ten A Ballroom, Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
                                            219 S Harrison Road
                                  East Lansing, Michigan 48824
 
                                       AGENDA (PROPOSED)
 
I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL – Chair David Worthams
         
II. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA                                            
 
III. OPENING MATTERS
    A. Welcome – Chair Worthams
         Role and Authority of the MCRC – Atty. Lamont Satchel            
    B. Recognition of Significant Observances in July
              -Disability Pride Month
              -National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
              -July 2, Civil Rights Act of 1964 signed into law, Thurgood Marshall’s Birthday
              -July 18, Nelson Mandela International Day
              -July 23, 60th Anniversary of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights
              -July 26, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 35th Anniversary
    C. Public Comment Protocol – Deputy Executive Director Kim Woolridge
                   
IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA                                                    
    The following items from the agenda have been identified as those that may not require Commission discussion prior to being adopted or received.  Items may     be removed from the consent agenda on the request of any Commission member. Items not removed will then be moved for adoption by general consent     without debate. 
 
CONSENT AGENDA
(VII. DIVISION REPORTS)

1. Deputy Executive Director Report, Atty. Kim Woolridge
2. Strategic Initiatives and Public Information Division Report, Harold Core
3. Legislative Liaison Report, Annie Urasky
4. Budget and Management Services Division Report, Abdel Aly
5. Enforcement Division Report, Atty. Marcelina Treviño and Marlene Cain
6. Disability Rights and Compliance Division Report, Atty. Tyra Khan
7. Development, Innovation and Access Division Report, Alfredo Hernandez Corsen
8. Community Engagement and Education Division Report, Anthony Lewis
    
   V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES                                                                     
          Meeting Minutes from April 28, 2025
    
   VI. PUBLIC COMMENT                                                                               
                      
   VII. DIVISION AND OTHER REPORTS
         A. Executive Director Report, Atty. John E. Johnson, Jr.
         B. General Counsel Report, Atty. Lamont Satchel
         C. Presentation: MDCR Public Portal, David Jones, Deputy Director of Investigations, Enforcement Division
         D. Attorney General Report, Assistant Attorney General Heather Meingast
                           
   VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
         A. Chair’s Report, Chair David Worthams
         B. Committee Updates
               - Standing Committee on Rules
               - Standing Committee on Budget and Policy
               - Commission Priority on DEI with emphasis on AI Discrimination
               - Standing Committee on Executive Director Assessment
    
   IX. CLOSED SESSION – Discussion of personnel matters
    
   X. NEW BUSINESS
          A. Compensation adjustment for Executive Director, FY25
          B. Appointment of Executive Director
          C. Compensation for Executive Director, FY26
          D. Resolution commemorating Department’s 60th Anniversary
    
   XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
            
   XII. COMMISSIONER CLOSING COMMENTS                                    
    
   XIII. ADJOURNMENT  
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