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The 22nd Annual Kitsap County Human
Rights Conference on "The Forgotten War: Economics and Social
Justice," took place December 7 at the Kitsap Conference Center
in Bremerton. Many thanks to all who participated in a very
successful event!
2012 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
2012 Wall of Fame Recognition Awards
The 2012 Wall of Fame Recognition Awards recipients are:
Past Wall of Fame Recipients
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KITSAP
COUNTY COUNCIL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PURPOSE STATEMENT
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The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners
formed the Kitsap County Council for Human Rights in 1989
following a cross-burning incident. The purpose and
establishment of the Council was affirmed in County Resolution
No. 451-1994. The Council's vision is that Kitsap County shall
be a caring, supportive, and safe community which values each
individual, celebrates individual differences, and recognizes
the importance of each person's contribution to the community.
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| MISSION |
The mission of the Kitsap County Council for
Human Rights is twofold:
- Advise county government and Kitsap County residents on
issues related to discrimination, violence and harassment based
on race or national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual
orientation, disability, or economic status;
- Promote the equitable treatment of all citizens and reduce
prejudice through the development of prevention policies,
education, resource, referrals, and advocacy.
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| MEETINGS |
The Kitsap Council for Human Rights now
meets
monthly at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the
month in the Cedar Meeting Room of the Silverdale Community
Center, 9729 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale. A retreat
replaces the March 2013 meeting. There will be no March 12
regular meeting of the council.
Meeting dates for 2013 are: January 8, February 12, April 9, May
14, June 10, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8 and
November 12. This schedule is subject to change.
2013 Meeting Agendas and Notes
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| NUMBER OF MEMBERS / APPOINTMENT TERMS |
Fifteen unpaid volunteers from throughout the county who
are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for
three-year terms.
A new member is needed to
fill a vacancy for a District 1 representative (previous vacancies in
for District
2 and At-Large are full). The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners is
currently reviewing applications. Please follow the links
below for more information.
JOB DESCRIPTION
COUNCIL APPLICATION
Kitsap County Council for
Human Rights
District 1
Robert Gelder |
Name |
Term Ends |
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Position 1 |
Rob Purser |
12/31/13 |
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Position 2 |
12/31/15 |
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Position 3 |
David Dixon |
12/31/15 |
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Position 4 |
VACANT |
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District 2
Charlotte Garrido |
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Position 1 |
Kameil Forsythe |
12/31/14 |
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Position 2 |
Diana Foster |
12/31/14 |
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Position 3 |
David Carlson |
12/31/15 |
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Position 4 |
Erik Gray |
12/31/15 |
District
3
Josh Brown |
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Position 1 |
Anthony Strickland |
12/31/15 |
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Position 2 |
Imelda Moore |
12/31/13 |
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Position 3 |
Thomas Fairchild |
12/31/13 |
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Position 4 |
Lauren Hill |
12/31/15 |
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At-Large Positions |
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Position 1 |
Judy Friesem |
12/31/14 |
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Position 2 |
Vacant |
12/31/15 |
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Position 3 |
Tracy Flood |
12/31/15 |
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| Discrimination Complaints |
The Kitsap County Council for Human
Rights principal roles is educational. It has no authority to
investigate and make findings in a discrimination case. If you
feel that you have been a victim of discrimination and would
like to file a complaint, contact the state Human Rights
Commission at
www.hum.wa.gov.
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| Rental Complaints |
If you have a housing/rental complaint,
contact the Fair Housing Center of Washington at
www.fhcwashington.org.
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| Work Plans |
Want to know what the Human Rights
Council is up to? Check out:
2009 Work Plan
2010 Work Plan
2011 Work Plan
2012 Work Plan
2013 Work Plan
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| Staff Contact |
For more information on the Council for
Human Rights, contact Kitsap County Volunteer Services
Coordinator Rebecca Pirtle at:
(360) 337-4650 or |
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