Working with the residents, businesses, organizations, faith-based institutions, and the Building Department and/or Zoning to promote and enforce Fair Housing and ADA objectives, initiatives and laws are the key responsibilities of the Community Relations Board.

Community Relations Board Members

The Community Relations Board shall consist of the Law Director, Finance Director, the Human Resources Director, the Chairperson of the Human Resources Committee, and two (2) community members, who are appointed by Council for term of two (2) years. That for matters of State and Federal funding, the Finance Director is hereby appointed to serve as the Fair Housing Officer, Equal Opportunity Officer, and Complaint Officer.

Resident Representatives:

• Karla Fitch (term ending 12/31/2026)
• Sam Hemoud (term ending 12/31/2026)

Council Representative:

• Geoffrey Smith, Human Resources Committee Chair

Administration Representatives:

• Gary Ebert, Law Director
• Beth Krosse, Finance Director
• Lynn Kernya, Human Resources Director

Meeting Time & Location

Meetings are typically held annually and will be posted in advance on the City's website.