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Valparaiso council approves ordinance changing Human Relations Council appointments, removes 'advisory' label
Summary
The Valparaiso Common Council voted 5-2 to revise the municipal code for the Human Relations Council, giving appointment authority to both the council and the mayor and removing the word "advisory" from the body's name.
Ordinance 8-20-25, altering the structure and designation of Valparaiso's Human Relations Council, passed the Common Council on a 5-2 vote after extended debate.
The ordinance changes appointment authority for the Human Relations Council to six members appointed by the council and three appointed by the mayor and removes the word "advisory" from the council's name, elevating its public visibility and standing in city code.
Councilwoman Hunt, who led council remarks in favor of the ordinance, said the changes "reflect the City Council's ongoing commitment to building an…
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