Human Rights Commission

Due to COVID-19, Chaska Human Rights Commission meetings are being held virtually on Zoom until further notice. 

To learn more about joining city meetings virtually, visit our Virtual City Meetings page.

Regular Meetings

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Fourth Thursday of each month
  • The next meeting is Thursday, February 25. View details.

Meeting Information

About the Commission

The purpose of the commission is to secure for all citizens, through education and prevention, equal opportunities for employment, housing, public information, public services, education, fair treatment, and full participation in affairs of the community.

The commission’s mission is to proactively partner with government, business, educators, religious, service, and other organizations to promote a community of harmony and respect for the rights and dignity of all.

Members

  • Jennifer Welvaert - Chairperson
  • Sarah Carlson - Vice Chairperson
  • Eder Castillo
  • Celi Haga
  • Martin Hubbard
  • Hanne Sandison
  • Seth Spreadbury
  • Sienna White - Youth Representative
  • Lisa White - 1st Alternate
  • Donta´ Hughes - 2nd Alternate

Member Term Regulations

Members of the Human Rights Commission are appointed for 3-year terms, eligible for up to 3 terms for a maximum of 9 years. Terms are staggered. By ordinance, appointments are to be made at the first Council meeting in January of each year. Each member is expected to attend at least 1 meeting per month in the evenings, and devote approximately 5 hours per month to commission business outside of the meetings.

Members will work in small groups on specific projects and are expected to have an interest in human rights issues as they relate to such topics as housing, employment, public accommodations, education, and public services.