Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Human Rights & Relations Commission extends application deadline for Community Outreach Working Group

Edina, Minn., May 7, 2013 –The Edina Human Rights & Relations Commission (HRRC) has extended its deadline for applications to its Community Outreach Working Group. Applications are due June 7.

The working group will identify, recommend and plan a process to gain an understanding of community needs related to demographic changes in Edina. The group will work with City departments, including the Police and Parks & Recreation departments, and community partners such as Edina Public Schools and the Edina Resource Center. All working group recommendations will be presented to the HRRC for approval or recommendation to the City Council.

Edina residents who have an interest or background in diversity and/or civic engagement would be good candidates. It is anticipated that the working group will meet monthly in the evenings.

The diversity outreach process is part of a greater City initiative to make all residents of Edina feel included and welcomed. “Edina has seen increased diversity in recent years. We are looking for a way to reach out and build engagement with all members of the community,” said John Cashmore, HRRC member and Chair of the Community Outreach Working Group. 

Volunteers interested in joining the Community Outreach Working Group should apply by 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, by sending their name, address, contact information and a short summary of how their background compliments the working group’s mission to Edinamail@EdinaMN.gov or HRRC, Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. Candidates will be interviewed and a list of proposed working group members will be presented to the HRRC in late June.

For more information, contact Lisa Schaefer, HRRC staff liaison, 952-826-0416.

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