The Commission is responsible for enforcing Article 183 "Fair Housing" and Article 185 "Human Relations" of the York City Codified Ordinances, which includes performing intake, investigation and determination of complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations.  The Commission also monitors and reports on hate crimes and other civil tensions within the City and its surrounding areas working with local, state and federal agencies.  The Commission engages in workshops, meetings, community outreach and collaborative efforts to promote diversity, equality and non-violence in the City of York and beyond.  The Commission advocates for the civil rights of all citizens of the city. 

Members of the Commission must be residents of the City of York selected from a broad representative cross-sector of racial, ehtnic and economic groups sympathetic to the principles and purposes of Article 185 of the York City Codified Ordinances. 

Members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval and confirmation of Council, and shall serve without compensation. Members serve three year terms, however, any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

Contact:  Stephanie Seaton, Director, Human Relations Commission - Phone: (717) 846-2926 or click here to visit the HRC website.  

Meetings:  Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at 1 Marketway West, 3rd Floor, York, PA.

 To view Article 183 "Fair Housing" and/or Article 185 "Human Relations" of the York City Codified Ordinances, please click here. 

Members

1.  Michael Gibson, Chair., Term expires 7/16/11
2.  Phyllis Ann Dowling, Vice-Chair, Term expires 7/16/10
3.  Jeanne E. Buckingham, Secretary/Treasurer, Term expires 7/16/11 
4.  Clara Anderson, Term expires 7/16/10
5.  Linda M. Hengst, Term expires 7/16/10
6.  Cynthia E. Dixon, Term expires 7/16/12
7.  Cindy Mitzel, Term expires 7/16/12
8.  Vacancy, Term expires 7/16/12
9.  Dolores Minaya Abreu, Term expires 7/16/11
10. Barbara J. Beattie, Term expires 7/16/11
11. Vacancy (Term expires 7/16/12)