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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