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Muncie council revises Human Rights Commission terms amid conflict-of-interest questions

Muncie City Common Council · April 6, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted Resolution 5-26 on April 6 to update terms and appointments to the Muncie Human Rights Commission after commissioners reviewed past minutes and realigned seats so mayoral and council appointments follow three-year terms; public commenters raised concerns about department heads serving on the commission and recusal practices.

The Muncie Common Council on April 6 adopted Resolution 5-26 to update appointments and term dates for the Muncie Human Rights Commission, after commission members reviewed prior appointment records to correct which seats are mayoral and which are council appointments.

Gretchen Cheesman, speaking as a member of the Human Rights Commission and as director of community development, said the commission examined old council minutes…

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