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Human Relations Commission reports turnover and new initiatives; council members thank volunteers
Summary
Human Relations Commission chair Kenneth Ford presented the commission’s annual report, noting commissioner turnover and previewing planned events including a community health fair, a historical 'run around Redlands' and partnerships with local organizations.
Kenneth (Ken) Ford, chair of the Human Relations Commission, presented the commission’s annual report to the Redlands City Council and described both challenges and planned community efforts for the coming year.
Ford told the council the commission experienced turnover and attendance issues over the past year, and he said some commissioners left because they could not meet the time commitment. He also praised current commissioners and volunteer contributors, noted continued partnerships with community organizations and described several items the commission plans to pursue, including a proposed community event called a “run around Redlands” that would visit historical sites, a planned health fair involving local doctors and dentists, and continued support for the Redlands Family Services food drive.
Ford said the commission will return to the council with additional details and requests for support as project plans develop. Council members thanked Ford for his time and acknowledged the work of volunteers; one council member noted the commission’s student commissioner and another commissioner present, Rob Goyle, was recognized in the meeting.
Provenance: Chair Kenneth Ford’s presentation begins at transcript block starting at 4229.395 and his remarks run through transcript blocks in the 4229–4462 range.
