City of Davis

• Promotes mutual respect, understanding and tolerance among all persons. Seeks to build a community where relationships among diverse peoples are valued by all, discrimination and hate are not tolerated, the voices of the voiceless are heard, and citizens can address issues dealing with hatred, discrimination and alienation through education, outreach, studies and recommendations to the City Council.
• Studies and makes recommendations regarding problems in the city which arise from alleged discrimination prohibited by state and federal law or local statutes and report such information to the City Council.
• Advocates and encourages educational and other appropriate activities to seek to discourage or prevent discrimination and prejudice and/or to promote diversity, equality and justice. This function can be addressed by holding conferences and other public meetings, engaging in educational campaigns, partnering with other organizations to develop outreach information and programs, and other methods determined to be appropriate. Specific activities for which the Commission is responsible include the City of Davis Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, the City of Davis Cesar Chavez event and the City of Davis Thong Hy Huynh Awards.
• Recommends to the City Council such publications and reports as may address issues of discrimination, diversity, prejudice or other matters related to the community principles or anti-discrimination.
• Recommends programs and activities to encourage minority- and woman-owned businesses in Davis.
• Recommends to the Council additional programs and practices designed to further commission objectives and takes other necessary action to prevent discrimination against groups and individuals to ensure public peace, health, safety and general welfare for all residents of Davis.
• Takes other necessary actions, as directed by Council, to prevent discrimination against groups and individuals to ensure that all members of the Davis community will be treated equally and fairly.
• Refers individuals presenting specific grievances or complaints to the appropriate agency, official or process where such concerns are most appropriately addressed.

Hate Free City Resolution
Addressing Hate Crimes Brochure (PDF format)

In 2000, the Human Relations Commission updated the "1989 Report on Racial Issues in Davis" report. Download a copy of the report.

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Resolution regarding the structure and purpose of this Commission (PDF format) (PDF format)

The Principles of One Community document

Link to Police Forms