Human Relations Commission

"The Human Relations Commission, the Office of the Mayor of the City of Madison, the Madison City Council, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, Hanover College, Ivy Tech Community College Madison, and the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce affirm the inherent worth, dignity, and equality of all people and declare any message of hate or discrimination to be counter to the values of our diverse and inclusive community." - Joint statement, approved 2018.

The purpose of the Human Relations Commission is to hear complaints of discrimination in the City. The commission also promotes diversity and civility.  

Human Relations Commission Members:

NAME	POSITION	APPOINTED BY	START TERM	END TERM
Katy Hadley	Board Member	Mayor with Council Consent	02/19/2025	12/31/2027
Jess McAlister	Board Member	Mayor with Council Consent	02/19/2025	12/31/2027
Shirley Kloepfer	Board Member	Mayor with Council Consent	01/01/2023	12/31/2025
Roland Newman	Board Member	Mayor with Council Consent	02/14/2024	12/31/2026
Tony Schroeder	Board Member	Mayor with Council Consent	02/19/2025	12/31/2027
Chris Albers	Board Member	Mayor with Council Consent	02/14/2024	12/31/2025
Curt Gardner	Board Member	Mayor with Council Consent	02/19/2025	12/31/2027
Vacant	Board Member	Mayor with Council Consent
Vacant	Board Member	Mayor with Council Consent

For questions and concerns about this commission, please email all commission members.

Meetings:

The Human Relations Commission meets as needed in the City Hall Council Chambers. Meeting dates are subject to change. Please see the meeting tab below for upcoming meeting dates.