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Council adds Malachi Strong and continues Scott Nevins on Human Rights Commission
Summary
After interviews with 11 candidates, Palm Springs council appointed Malachi Strong and continued Scott Nevins on the Human Rights Commission. Council members cited the need for greater on-the-ground representation and a commission that produces actionable results.
The Palm Springs City Council appointed Malachi Strong to the Human Rights Commission and kept Scott Nevins in an incumbent role during its May 21, 2025, meeting, aiming to broaden the commission’s lived-experience diversity while retaining institutional knowledge.
Interviews featured applicants with backgrounds in social work, advocacy and local service. Strong, a social-work intern who said he has worked with trans health providers and local therapy agencies, told council members he wanted to bring marginalized voices and help bridge gaps to housing and services. Scott Nevins, who has experience in advocacy, broadcasting and local nonprofit work, told the council he hoped to guide the commission toward locally focused, actionable projects such as addressing food access and supporting reproductive and immigrant rights where they affect residents.
Council members and applicants stressed that the Human Rights Commission should focus on local, actionable issues and on building trust with affected communities. Several members said the commission also needs to produce measurable results so volunteers’ time leads to visible progress. Staff noted targeted outreach improved applicant diversity for the recruitment cycle.
The motion to appoint Strong and to continue Nevins carried with no recorded opposition. Council directed staff and the commission to continue work on building community outreach and on structuring the commission’s agenda around measurable, local priorities.
