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Valparaiso council approves change to Human Relations Council appointments, 5-2
Summary
The Valparaiso Common Council approved Ordinance 8-20-25 to change appointment authority and remove “advisory” from the Human Relations Council name, shifting appointments to a split model between council and mayor; the measure passed 5–2 after extended debate.
The Valparaiso Common Council on July 28 adopted Ordinance 8-20-25, amending Valparaiso Municipal Code sections related to the Human Relations Council to split appointment authority between the council and mayor and to remove the word “advisory” from the council’s name. The ordinance passed on a roll call vote of 5–2.
Supporters said the change is intended to make the Human Relations Council more public-facing and to broaden representation. “The revised ordinance introduces a more balanced structure with appointments made by both the city council and the mayor — six by the council, three by the mayor,” Councilwoman Melissa Hunt said, adding the change “ensures broad…
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