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You’re invited to attend information sessions to

You’re invited to attend information sessions to learn more about the ongoing committees established by the police reform initiative: Community Engagement Committee, Recruitment Committee, Policy Committee, Training Committee, Community Appeals Board, and Use-of-Force Committee. Over the past 18 months, community members, police, and city staff have been working together on the police reform initiative. These six committees will continue their hard work and provide opportunities for police and community members to continue working on public safety issues together.

Each session will provide a brief overview of the police reform process, information about the duties of each of the ongoing committees, and information on how to apply to part of the committees. Please see the dates below if you’re interested in attending.

The HRC is proud to welcome two employees to our n

The HRC is proud to welcome two employees to our newly established Office of Justice and Inclusion. Veronica Halfacre and Alyssa Stanko will both work in civil rights enforcement and community-police relations.

We are so excited to have them on our team!

The HRC is proud to stand with civil rights organi

The HRC is proud to stand with civil rights organizations dedicated to advancing the rule of law for our most vulnerable and marginalized residents. That is why we were proud to support Advocates for Basical Legal Equality (ABLE) at their Access to Justice Awards tonight.

Did you know: the City of Dayton’s Fair Housing

Did you know: the City of Dayton’s Fair Housing laws always protect tenants from discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The HRC is happy to join @pflagdaytonofficial tonight at its regular meeting and present information about our anti-discrimination efforts in housing, employment, credit, and public accommodations.

The HRC is committed to a fair, open, and transpar

The HRC is committed to a fair, open, and transparent process in resolving incidents that challenge community/police relations in Dayton. Please see our statement attached regarding the recent incident on West Grand Ave.

Announcement: The HRC has approved an award of $77

Announcement: The HRC has approved an award of $77,500.00 in damages to a local resident because of disability discrimination by her previous housing provider. The HRC was also awarded $10,150.00 in penalties and fines to deter future wrongdoing.

Housing discrimination is unlawful in the City of Dayton. The HRC aggressively enforces the City of Dayton’s anti-discrimination ordinances. To file a complaint, residents can visit www.DaytonHRC.org.

The HRC's first annual Dayton Fair Housing Symposi

The HRC's first annual Dayton Fair Housing Symposium was a resounding success. Thank you to our sponsors, panelists, speakers, and most importantly--the community.

We cannot wait to do it again next year.

It was so great to host the Dayton Fair Housing Sy

It was so great to host the Dayton Fair Housing Symposium today. We had a great event highlighted by a talented group of speakers and panelists and several great questions asked by the community. Our keynote speech by @RecorderMcClain was POWERFUL.

More pictures (and videos) to come next week. Thank you to everyone who participated and joined us on this beautiful Saturday in Dayton.

The Fair Housing Symposium will kick off tomorrow

The Fair Housing Symposium will kick off tomorrow at 10 AM at the Dayton Metro Library (downtown). We have a talented group of speakers and panelists lined up and will tour the Undesign the Redline Exhibit on its FINAL DAY at the library.

All registered attendees will be provided lunch. You can register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dayton-fair-housing-symposium-tickets-168977138169.

We have some big news: The HRC is excited to annou

We have some big news: The HRC is excited to announce that Commissioner Jeff Mims will be speaking at the Dayton Fair Housing Symposium on Saturday at the Dayton Metro Library. Commissioner Mims was first elected to the Dayton City Commission in 2014 after spending 40 years as a teacher, coach, community volunteer, and president of the Dayton Education Association. Commissioner Mims is also a proud veteran and has an extensive public policy record.

We are excited to have him provide updates from the City Commission. All registered attendees will receive free lunch from Rich Taste Catering. You can register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dayton-fair-housing-symposium-tickets-168977138169.

Are you as excited for the Fair Housing Symposium

Are you as excited for the Fair Housing Symposium this Saturday as the HRC? We are excited to announce that Aaron Primm from the Dayton Mediation Center will serve as a panelist on Saturday at the Dayton Metro Library.

Mr. Primm is a Sr. Mediation Specialist at the Dayton Mediation Center and manages their Landlord/Tenant Homelessness Prevention programming. He has been at the Center for 6 years fulltime and previously served as both a contractor and volunteer. Mr. Primm has a long career navigating landlord/tenant issues through alternative dispute resolution. We look forward to having him on the panel.

Do not forget to register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dayton-fair-housing-symposium-tickets-168977138169 to get a free lunch!

#FairHousing #EqualOpportunity #CivilRights

The HRC is proud to announce that Senior Attorney,

The HRC is proud to announce that Senior Attorney, Debra Lavey, from Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (@ablelawinc) will be a speaker at the Dayton Fair Housing Symposium on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Ms. Lavey is a subject matter expert in landlord-tenant law with over 17 years of experience advocating for tenants through litigation, legislation and legal education.

Ms. Lavey has successfully litigated cases aimed at preserving public and subsidized housing, enforcing fair housing laws and protecting the housing rights of tenants in the Dayton region. She has also helped pass legislation designed to dismantle systemic policies and programs designed to keep minority residents in poverty.

We cannot wait to hear about ABLE’s services and Ms. Lavey’s experience with landlord/tenant issues during the pandemic. Register at Bit.ly/DaytonFairHousing and get a free lunch!

It is FAIR HOUSING SYMPOSIUM week in Dayton. We ca

It is FAIR HOUSING SYMPOSIUM week in Dayton. We cannot wait to see you on Saturday from 10 AM - 2 PM.

Reminders:
1. The event is at the Dayton Metro Library (downtown).

2. Street parking is available and the library garage is available from the St. Clair Street entrance.

3. The event will include a series of speakers and panelists along with a tour of the Undesign the Redline exhibit.

4. There will be a small networking event in the atrium from 1 PM - 2 PM.

5. All registered attendees will be provided lunch from Rich Taste Catering. You may register at: Bit.ly/DaytonFairHousing.

#FairHousing #CivilRights #Redlining #EqualOpportunity #Symposium

The HRC is proud to announce Jeniece Jones, JD/MPA

The HRC is proud to announce Jeniece Jones, JD/MPA, will be a panelist at the Dayton Fair Housing Symposium on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 10 AM - 2 PM at the @daytonmetrolibrary. Ms. Jones is the Executive Director at Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) in Cincinnati. HOME advocates and enforces housing regulations for all protected classes and promotes stable, integrated communities.

Prior to joining HOME, Ms. Jones was an attorney and CEO dedicated to working on real estate, social justice, economic justice, and environmental issues.

The HRC is thrilled to have her expertise on fair housing and black homeownership initiatives on the panel. You can register for the event at bit.ly/DaytonFairHousing. Lunch is provided to all registered attendees.

It was an honor to visit with “Four Cities Young

It was an honor to visit with “Four Cities Young Leadership Academy” students and teachers from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The HRC Staff had a great time talking to the students about our work to create a more equitable and inclusive community for all in the City of Dayton.

Together, we are: Many People. Many Voices. One City.

Did you know: The Dayton Fair Housing Symposium is

Did you know: The Dayton Fair Housing Symposium is on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Dayton Metro Library. President and CEO Jim McCarthy of the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center will be there to discuss important housing issues in Dayton and beyond. Will you?

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dayton-fair-housing-symposium-tickets-168977138169 or Bit.ly/DaytonFairHousing. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.

Announcement: The HRC is proud to announce that Mo

Announcement: The HRC is proud to announce that Montgomery County Recorder Brandon McClain (@recordermcclain) will be the keynote speaker at the Dayton Fair Housing Symposium on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Dayton Metro Library. His presentation will focus on the historical implications of housing discrimination and how we build bridges today to eliminate barriers to fair housing for all.

Mr. McClain was re-elected Recorder in 2020. He is a veteran, attorney, Adjunct Law Professor, and former Acting Judge and Magistrate in the Dayton Municipal Court. You can read more about his experience at: https://www.mcohio.org/government/elected_officials/recorder/brandon_mcclain.php.

The public is invited and lunch will be provided to all attendees. You can register for the symposium at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dayton-fair-housing-symposium-tickets-168977138169. We look forward to seeing you there.

It was a great discussion tonight at the first “

It was a great discussion tonight at the first “Know Your Rights and Responsibilities” when interacting with DPD session.

Special thanks to the community for coming out, DPD, Professor Hoffmeister from University of Dayton School of Law, Commissioner Mims, the “Use of Force” committee, and our community market for hosting us.

There will be additional sessions around Dayton in the coming months. Thank you again, and we cannot wait to see you at the next session!

It is your last chance to register for tonight’s

It is your last chance to register for tonight’s Know Your Rights session. We have an exciting lineup with Professor Hoffmeister and Officer Mamula presenting tonight at Gem City Market.

Pizza will be provided. You can register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/know-your-rights-tickets-168732147395.

Did we mention: the Know Your Rights session tomor

Did we mention: the Know Your Rights session tomorrow night comes with dinner. Pizza will be provided to all attendees.

Get your tickets now and we will see you on Thursday at 6:30 PM! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/know-your-rights-tickets-168732147395

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