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Valparaiso council approves change to Human Relations Council appointments, 5-2
Summary
The Valparaiso Common Council passed Ordinance 8‑20‑25 on second and final reading, shifting appointment authority for the Human Relations Council to a mix of council and mayoral appointees and removing “advisory” from the body’s name. The vote was 5–2 after a lengthier debate over separation of executive and legislative roles.
The Valparaiso Common Council voted 5–2 to adopt Ordinance 8‑20‑25 on second and final reading, changing how the Human Relations Council (HRC) is constituted and removing the word “advisory” from its title.
Councilwoman Hunt, who led the presentation, said the revision “introduces a more balanced structure with appointments made by both the city council and the mayor — 6 by the council, 3 by the mayor.” Hunt said the changes are intended to boost representation and the HRC’s public visibility, adding that shared appointment authority “reinforces the system of checks and balances that strengthens our Human Relations Council and safeguards it…
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