Chaska Human Rights Commission Meeting 10.23.25
Latino Voices guest presentation and budget request
Treasurer's report
Approval of minutes from August 28th, 2025
Dr. King and Human Rights celebration planning
Human Rights award nominations
Celebrate India event updates and Lions Club funding
Full Document Analysis
Votes (4)
Adopt the agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Brick
Approve $845 funding for Latino Voices
Moved by Jennifer · Seconded by Hana
Approve treasurer's report
Moved by Martin · Seconded by Not specified
Approve August 28th minutes
Moved by Hana · Seconded by Britt
Notable Quotes (2)
Having them as a partner of our events... allows them to see law enforcement in a different light. In a light that's more approachable.
It sticks with them. Like cuz every year we repeat the stories. And even though she didn't get to meet hers, she knew what kind of person my grandma was.
People (5)
Chair CarlsonChairLeads the Chaska Human Rights Commission meeting and moderates presentations.
Leads the Chaska Human Rights Commission meeting and moderates presentations.
Gracia LosanoExecutive DirectorRepresents Latino Voices and manages the ofrenda and Katrina festival projects.
1 quote
Represents Latino Voices and manages the ofrenda and Katrina festival projects.
“Each year, Latino Voices creates an oprenenda to provide members of the Latino community with a meaningful space to honor and commemorate their ancestors.”
Describing the purpose of the ofrenda during the presentation.
Melanie ColemanCase worker and programs directorProvides details on programs and organizational operations.
Provides details on programs and organizational operations.
Evelyn HassanCase worker and data managerShared a personal story about her grandmother to illustrate the cultural importance of the ofrenda.
Shared a personal story about her grandmother to illustrate the cultural importance of the ofrenda.
EliseNot statedHandles roll call and administrative reports.
Handles roll call and administrative reports.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (5)
- October 23rd, 2025 - Chaska Human Rights Commission Meeting
- October 24th, 2025 - Katrina Festival event
- October 28th, 2025 - Start of the ofrenda multi-day tradition
- August 28th, 2025 - Previous commission meeting date
- January 2026 - Planned Dr. King and Human Rights celebration