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Oak Park board adopts ordinance broadening Community Relations Commission duties to emphasize equity
Summary
The Oak Park Village Board approved amendments to the Community Relations Commission ordinance to add equity language, broaden the definition of "community," and link the commission more explicitly to the village human rights ordinance; board members said the changes aim to align commission work with DEI goals and a forthcoming 2025 work plan.
The Oak Park Village Board on a unanimous recorded vote approved amendments to the municipal code that redefine the Community Relations Commission's purpose and duties to emphasize equity, broaden the definition of "community" beyond residents, and explicitly reference the village's human rights ordinance.
The ordinance change, presented by Assistant Village Manager and HR Director Kira Chang,
