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Council approves changes to Human Relations Council structure, removes 'advisory' label in 5-2 vote
Summary
The Valparaiso Common Council approved Ordinance 8-20-25 to change appointment authority for the Human Relations Council and remove the word “advisory” from its title; the measure passed 5-2 after extended debate over separation of powers and the council’s role.
The Valparaiso Common Council on July 28 approved Ordinance 8-20-25, changing how members of the city’s Human Relations Council (HRC) are appointed and removing the word “advisory” from the body’s title. The ordinance passed on second reading and final vote, 5-2.
Supporters said the measure rebalances appointments between the council and the mayor to increase representation. “The revised ordinance introduces a more balanced structure with appointments made by both the city council and the mayor...6 by the council, 3 by the mayor,” Councilwoman Hunt said during the council’s second reading, adding the change makes the HRC “public facing” rather than…
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