PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Marion Civil Rights Commission is to "To secure for all individuals within the City of Marion, freedom from discrimination because of age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender identity, lawful source of income, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation."  To this end, the Commission will:

  • Administer Chapter 12, Section I and Chapter 181 of the Municipal Code of the City of Marion, which covers the civil rights laws of the State of Iowa within the corporate limits of the City of Marion;
  • Serve as a source of information relative to civil rights;
  • Report to the Mayor and City Council on work performed by the Commission.

By fulfilling this purpose, the Commission envisions a Marion community that is welcoming, inclusive, and preserves the personal dignity of all people, particularly in the areas of employment, housing, credit, public accommodations, and education. 

ABOUT THE COMMISSION:

The Commission shall consist of 9 members appointed by the Mayor with the approval of City Council. Membership on the Commission shall be broadly representative of the City’s population and shall have diverse representation of the City’s population and its protected classes. The term of office is three years.

STAFF LIAISON:

Alicia Abernathey
Ph. 319-743-6301
Email Alicia

MEMBERS:

MEMBER TERM EXPIRES
Kathy Hagler 12-31-24
Kent Jackson 12-31-24
Denise Bridges
 12-31-24
Katie Tanner 12-31-25
Renae Forsyth-Christy 12-31-25
Cody Crawford 12-31-25
Mary Beth O'Neill 12-31-26
Vacant 12-31-26
Vacant
 12-31-26

If you are interested in applying to be on the Commission, you can find an application on the City's Board & Commission page. 

CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS:

To file a discrimination complaint, please complete the applicable form below:

Submit the completed form:

  • via mail: City of Marion, Civil Rights Commission, 1225 6th Avenue Suite 110, Marion, IA 52302; OR
  • via email

Please contact Alicia Abernathey in the City Manager's Office with any questions at 319-743-6301 or via email.

MEETINGS:

The Commission meets at the Marion Public Library the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.  

AGENDAS & MINUTES:

  • Current agendas, packet information and minutes are available through the meeting portal. 
  • To be notified when agendas and minutes are posted, please subscribe through the meeting portal.
  • Archived information (prior to April 2021) can be found on the City's calendar. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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