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Residents and volunteer commissioners urge Sioux City council to restore Human Rights Commission funding after proposed 40% cut
Summary
Multiple speakers at the Sioux City Council public comment period pressed the council to reverse or soften proposed budget cuts that would reduce the Human Rights Commission's budget by about 40%, saying the reduction would cut staff and curtail services for vulnerable residents.
Volunteer commissioners and several citizens told the Sioux City Council on March 25 that proposed budget cuts to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) will reduce staff and impair the commission’s ability to investigate and mediate discrimination complaints.
Terry Parrish McGaffin, speaking as a volunteer commissioner on behalf of the Human Rights Commission, said the proposed reduction amounts to roughly 40% of the HRC budget and “will result in reduced staff and severely limit the HRC's ability to serve our community.” McGaffin urged the council to spread painful reductions more equitably so the commission can retain enough operating funds to continue to serve residents.
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