Delaware County Council adopts Human Relations Commission ordinance after contested public hearing

Dec 3, 2025

After an extended public hearing on civil rights, Delaware County Council voted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance 2025-06 establishing a county Human Relations Commission with procedural safeguards, a modest startup budget and reporting requirements.

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Delaware County Council voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt Ordinance 2025-06, creating a county Human Relations Commission intended to investigate and mediate civil complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, education and healthcare.

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