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Divisions / Human Relations Commission

Purpose
To promote mutual understanding and respect among all citizens of the city and to assure equal opportunity for all, through education, research and investigation, and collaboration. To aid and assist in the enforcement of Mass General Laws Chapter 151B and 151 C sections 92A and 98 of Chapter 272 and section32 of Chapter 121B

Commission Members

Captain Joe Cordeiro - Chair
Estella Ribeiro - Vice Chair
Carol Walsh, Secretary

Commissioners:

Robert Schilling
Ine Ogagan
Jeff Costa
Jessica Wildman
Marcelina Pina-Christian, Executive Director

Meeting and Agendas
Ordinance(Article IX)

Our Mission

The mission of the Human Relations Commission is to;

Advocate for the human and civil rights of all residents of the city of New Bedford

Educate the public about their rights and create greater awareness of human rights issues

Intake, mediate , or refer complaints of human rights violations

Outreach -Work with public and private organizations to increase compliance with local state and federal laws and raise the level of awareness and sensitivity to human and civil rights issues

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Contact:   Marcelina Pina-Christian
              Human Services Coordinator and Executive Director of Human Relations Commission
Address:  City Hall Room 221
Phone:     508-979-1464
Fax:         508-991-6262
E-mail:     Marcelina.Pina-Christian@newbedford-ma.gov
Hours:      Mon-Fri. 8:30-5:30

Commission Meetings: Generally the commission meets the third Tuesday of the month in City Hall - Room 314 at 6:00 PM

133 William St - Rm 220 - New Bedford, MA 02740 - Tel: 508-961-3136 - Fax: 508-991-6262