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Special events committee representatives said they plan a Friday symposium in October at Randallstown Community Center that will feature a panel forum and may be used as a training or professional-development opportunity. The committee reported outreach to the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and to other partners to co-host or participate on panels. The education and outreach subcommittee said it is updating the HRC brochure to improve readability and translation and is planning webinars focused on the commission’s work in housing, education and public accommodation.

Subcommittees noted their next in-person meeting is not until September and that summer work will proceed via email and smaller meetings; staff and commissioners said they will coordinate with Bibbios and David on logistics and partner outreach. Commissioners encouraged continuing outreach at farmers markets and community events to distribute brochures and promotional materials.

No formal votes were taken; subcommittees will return with more developed plans in the fall.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Baltimore County Human Relations Commission Meeting, June 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission’s special events and education subcommittees reported plans for an October symposium at Randallstown Community Center, outreach to the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights for collaboration, and work this summer on a refreshed brochure and webinar series.","taxTitle","Baltimore County, Maryland","taxId",3882,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6195214,"HRC discusses revising Article 29 to address source-of-income discrimination in housing",130,1403000,1533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862731-a912459b54a3be1df9c6b246541890b1&start=1403&end=1533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862731-a912459b54a3be1df9c6b246541890b1/thumbnail_1403000.jpg","/articles/6195214/Baltimore-County/Maryland/HRC-discusses-revising-Article-29-to-address-source-of-income-discrimination-in-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195214-17440c3e36004fb8404fa615b3a1b577/orig.mp4?Expires=1775298485&Signature=BL5turmKjaD-2IZUVlGRQ7vfOS1X4E9CHLuAYG6KltpYTlYQpMu1vHHQDM0cQQeMI8nOqmvgcDrOTXnzbI7VbHHJPcuuz2Kysmuzhcv2-gWpY6GbLCMBOHJ5rEopyRUNk5wUoldGWbaVRqZYAIvmY8vGegswUQO6-RYinUXPWHqOdrsogtTeHuLzT2B7OOEvH7jGQjOaEBH-oeNDXj~MpzW-nMd-bH6PnYzbRhSRdDRJL3DwC2B7Xc9t3BxdJtSoA436ig6kZUuvIe7suYTbJuAKDSiwTfMDulr2V-D3jmKbNdgToNnfMOEXd9YmTJp6TroJifG4y4WFoEZ40cGRNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission discussed possible revisions to Article 29 of the county code to better protect applicants who use housing vouchers or other guaranteed income sources.

A commissioner described a local precedent in which a judgment favored a housing provider that used a three-times-rent calculation as a gatekeeping criterion, resulting in practical barriers for voucher holders. Commissioners said they plan a meeting with Director Coleman and representatives from the county legal department to examine Article 29 language and to draft potential amendment proposals that would, according to the discussion, limit income-calculation requirements so they apply only to the tenant’s actual share of rent rather than to the full rent amount.

The commission also discussed related federal proposals to add source-of-income protections to the Fair Housing Act but noted the draft federal language the commissioner referenced did not expressly prohibit the kind of provider screening at issue. Commissioners were reminded that amendments to county code typically require council consideration and an affirmative vote and that the county’s Article 29 process appears to allow rolling submission of amendment proposals.

No ordinance language was adopted at the meeting; commissioners said the next step is to consult legal staff and then consider formal amendment proposals if advised.","Commissioners and staff said they will meet with the county legal department to explore amendments to Article 29 aimed at limiting housing providers’ use of blanket 'three-times-rent' calculations against voucher holders and similar guaranteed-income applicants.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6195219,"HRC to staff tables at Holt Park and Juneteenth events; limited Chromebooks available through ARPA program",142,763000,905000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862731-a912459b54a3be1df9c6b246541890b1&start=763&end=905","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862731-a912459b54a3be1df9c6b246541890b1/thumbnail_763000.jpg","/articles/6195219/Baltimore-County/Maryland/HRC-to-staff-tables-at-Holt-Park-and-Juneteenth-events-limited-Chromebooks-available-through-ARPA-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195219-103a53d1db0d6e88a83698669aa8c702/orig.mp4?Expires=1775298485&Signature=dpH-M8Pd4TzEgMWxmsMcvgutHwPZLbPKM7-LCltwWnpCsjCyR~RF5rKjEsBmanw2558dSy5mu63TC278Ho1vVwrtoRARIzbaCRl9PPDZDyoCg-Q0WS5-YcNGLrhCHGJU87WKoh2r8rrY6--4f1DxWWgncWbAyUqd7RZ~Z6OlqexXyoOHanBVDC3pVCuHoS3tDz0DmextJt3sEXuUIlMDYk1lWX3iP063nKsF9K-3NjhfcyrYFHfjyUkzk-9muooVo7WTM09BcoanX70dHbZc~15dBu-7lWuFoAO16Mb9Bsr4SfPi9eLNlu9Vl8LOzAKy-5fQbrpjSogxudCf3HSdvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baltimore County Human Relations Commission staff outlined outreach plans and a limited device distribution program ahead of summer community events.

Staff said the commission will staff tables at a Holt Park drag brunch bingo event Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at a Juneteenth celebration on June 19 at Benjamin Banneker Park from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The commission also plans a presence at Pride events; staff said registration is required for the Pride celebration but not for Juneteenth. Flyers for the events were distributed to commissioners by staff for local promotion.

The commission reported it will distribute leftover Chromebooks from a prior-year allocation to eligible residents. Staff said the Chromebooks come from ARPA funds and that supply is limited (staff estimated about 50 devices). Eligibility requires applicants to meet income-related criteria such as receipt of SNAP or VA benefits or qualifying educational aid; recipients must register and meet program guidelines to receive a device. Staff said they will register attendees for the Chromebook distribution and that the commission will operate a limited giveaway at the events.

Commissioners discussed outreach to local farmers markets and community groups to distribute flyers and reach residents who use SNAP or senior food benefits. Staff and commissioners noted safety considerations for Pride events and said registration practices reflect those concerns. No formal policy changes or budget votes were taken at the meeting.","Commission staff briefed commissioners on upcoming outreach at Holt Park (drag brunch bingo) and a Juneteenth celebration at Benjamin Banneker Park, and on plans to distribute a limited number of Chromebooks to eligible residents using leftover ARPA funds.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6195224,"Baltimore County Human Relations Commission staff report outlines vacancies, budget and caseload",405,137000,542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862731-a912459b54a3be1df9c6b246541890b1&start=137&end=542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862731-a912459b54a3be1df9c6b246541890b1/thumbnail_137000.jpg","/articles/6195224/Baltimore-County/Maryland/Baltimore-County-Human-Relations-Commission-staff-report-outlines-vacancies-budget-and-caseload","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195224-f426233e2184650fd81120a3bbfdab5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775298485&Signature=N2XPHe8nwe5m7ZLvlE~oZgC72rRXB2QIPunReAewyOjhKhgd1mgc8yteG3tOCIqNe0uqFJl6XH-jEwklj1C1uLV~FQPr12o3pG7UNoD8~hBHfljuu15VIHlo5Q9k9LKek2eOvS~6b4W7eRG5mhJdbTXxWHYGs0mWRMZ~wWoA4bALbv-Gp1EIFza~IeAbPY3otQlWSATKyP1AbNjgM232Y2gZnPDKY9998CHxlnAdrxfp-P7e2kvVOeu0xLbxHK4NqLdCjUHtxz~cr145FwSLSo29lb1WXtxhpkuv~0Knf~-hg02trY3mjW5i4TvdhatloZGIKP-8a9ZLFVDOavdR7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a meeting of the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission, commissioners received updates on open staff positions, the commission budget and the number of complaints filed so far in 2025.

The report, delivered by the commission chair and administrative staff, said county human resources has signaled intent to move forward with appointments for vacancies the commission previously advertised and that a carryover from the prior fiscal year exists and is expected to be added to the commission’s annual budget allocation. Commissioners were told staff are working with the county budget analyst and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to clarify how carryover and annual funds may be used.

The commission’s program manager reported caseload numbers: 11 complaint intakes in 2025, of which 1 involved public accommodations, 2 involved employment and 8 involved housing. Staff described six ongoing investigations (three employment and three housing cases) and five completed investigations or case closures to date. Staff also said the HRC’s operational staffing currently comprises a program manager and two compliance specialist positions; one specialist position was described as open but not yet posted, and a director role is currently a dual role with the county’s chief of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Commissioners and staff agreed to follow up with the county budget analyst and with Ramona, the county human resources director, to finalize timelines for interviews, appointments and a detailed budget breakdown. No formal motions or votes were taken on staffing or budget at the meeting.

The commission noted these administrative matters affect its capacity to investigate and close cases and asked staff to provide further budget details and appointment timelines when available.","Commissioners heard updates on pending appointments, an existing carryover in the commission budget and complaint caseload figures, with staff and the county continuing follow-up work on hiring and budget details.","actionData","errors"]

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