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Owensboro commission approves revisions to Human Relations Commission ordinance amid heated public objections
Summary
On second reading the commission approved changes to the Human Relations Commission ordinance that reduce board size, add residency requirements and clarify investigation/referral authority; supporters said the changes are housekeeping while at least one commissioner and other public commenters said the revisions are substantial and urged delay or legal review.
The Owensboro City Commission approved Ordinance 4-2026 on second reading, a set of amendments to the city's Human Relations Commission ordinance described by city staff as clarifications and cleanups. City manager said the ordinance had not been updated since 2001 and that proposed changes include reducing the maximum number of board members from 15 to 12, staggering terms, requiring one year of local residency prior to appointment and clarifying that the HRC may refer complaints to other agencies and is not required to…
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