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| | 1. | | Call to Order
Minutes note: The meeting was called to order at 4:11 p.m. | | | |
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| | 3. | | Welcome from Chair
Minutes note: 2026 Priorities
Focus on Housing
LGBTQ Advisory Charter- Scope on Anti Trans Violence
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| | 4. | | Introductions
Minutes note: Commissioners introduced
Current Commissioners
New Commissioners: Kostal and Manjarrez Renteria
Staff Introduction: Andrew Beale, Data Analysis, Department of Equity and Inclusion
Looking Forward to 2026
Full commission seated
Justice reform
Immigrant/undocumented voices
Digital outreach and creative projects
Community engagement
Expanding complaint capacity
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| | 5. | | Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Minutes note: Facilitated by Jim Owczarski, City Clerk, City of Milwaukee
Commissioner Halo self nominated for Vice Chair
Commissioner Halo nominated Chair Snell Rodriguez for Chair
No additional nominations; nominations closed
No objections
Commissioner Halo elected Vice Chair
Chair Snell Rodriguez re elected as ERC Chair
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| | 6. | | Approval of Previous Minutes (October, November, December 2025)
Minutes note: All three sets of minutes were taken up together.
All three sets were approved without objection
Commissioner Boling abstained from approval of the December minutes as she was not present for that meeting. | | | |
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| | 7. | | Communication from Office of Equity and Inclusion Staff and ERC Updates
Minutes note: Chair Snell Rodriguez
International Human Rights Day / December 2026 Event Planning
Commissioner led event with staff support
Same venue and caterer as 2025
Committee meeting arrangement in process
Ramona Ramos – Equal Rights Complaints Liaison
High complaint volume in December
Increased outreach and visibility directly increased complaints
Vice Chair Guequierre – 2025 Annual Report Data Presentation
Highlights of major accomplishments
End of year wrap up
Annual report includes mission, complaints, events, accomplishments
Near full commission for first time since pre COVID (almost 11 seats filled)
Governance Committee interviewing for final vacancy
Overview of core issues in the city and outreach events
Complaint summary snapshot (citywide civil rights complaints)
No cross jurisdiction issues
Discussion regarding Appendix A – Matrix
Recognition of Andrew Beale for major data work
Update from Megan Wanke – Fair Housing Council
Need for housing coordination with ERC
Planning to present at February ERC meeting
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| | 8. | | Communication from Committees
Minutes note: Governance
Commissioner recruitment: filling last vacant position; two candidates
Strategic planning with full commission
Potential budget line items
City departments: Request to present to ERC per Charter 109 regarding equity and inclusion
Treasurer’s Office
Housing
Department of Neighborhood Services
Discussion on language access, interpretation, and written language needs
LGBTQ+ Advisory Voices and Charter
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| | 9. | | Community Announcements
Minutes note: Warming Station information access shared | | | |
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| | 10. | | Adjournment
Minutes note: Motion to adjourn. Approved.
Meeting adjourned at 5:41 PM
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