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City of Ann Arbor

Meeting Minutes - Final

Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

7:00 PM

Larcom City Hall, 301 E Huron St,

Basement, conference room

This meeting will be broadcast live on CTN Cable Channel 16, ATT Channel 99, and

online at a2gov.org/watchCTN Public commentary can be made in person only

CALL TO ORDER

L. Stambaugh called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.

ROLL CALL

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Present

Absent

Chair Leslie Krauz Stambaugh, Linda Winkler, Pamela

Meadows, Judah Garber, Vanesa Hernandez-Jackson,

Chris Watson, and Hannah Lane

Keta Jeon Cowan, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, and Rebecca

Noell

PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes per speaker)

None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Garber, seconded by Winkler that the

agenda be Approved as presented. On a voice vote, the Chair

declared the motion carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Human Rights Commission Minutes - November 12, 2025

25-2164

A motion was made by Winkler seconded by Garber, that the

Minutes be Approved with changes by the Commission and

forwarded to the City Council and should be returned by 2/19/2026.

On a voice vote, the Chair declared the motion carried.

INTERNAL BUSINESS

Follow Up on Ongoing HRC Work

Fair Housing Center – The Containment Discussion: L. Stambaugh

reported that at the last commission meeting, she shared that she and

other commissioners attended the 12th Annual Fair Housing Breakfast

hosted by the Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid Michigan. L.

Stambaugh shared that Michelle Adams, the author of the book The

Containment, presented at the event and L. Stambaugh has been

reading her book. L. Stambaugh encouraged commissioners to read the

book.

Housing Commission Discussion: L. Stambaugh reported that at the last

commission meeting, the commission had a presentation from the Ann

Arbor Housing Commission. L. Stambaugh shared that the presentation

was very helpful and informative. A thank you note was sent to the

presenters from the commission chair. L. Stambaugh shared that she

has access to the PowerPoint presentation and will share it with the entire

commission.

Community Re-entry Coalition Discussion: L. Stambaugh reported that

she and Commissioner Meadows have been attending the Community

Reentry Coalition meetings.L. Stambaugh shared that the programs offer

by members of this coalition to help those who have been imprisoned

find housing, jobs, etc. L. Stambaugh reminded commissioners of the

Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance that was passed by the City. A

newsletter from the Community Re-entry Coalition is distributed quarterly

and will include the commissions Fair Access to Housing Flyer. A copy of

the flyer has been distributed to commissioners and is also published on

the commissions City website.

Complaints: J. Garber reported the commission received three new

complaints since the last meeting. Currently all three new complaints are

under review.

AAPD Meeting: L. Stambaugh reported that a meeting with Ann Arbor

Police Chief was held. There is an upcoming meeting with Chief

Anderson next month. More information and details to come. L.

Stambaugh shared that a resource guide from AAPD has started to be

distributed. The guide includes resources for housing, food, mental

health resources, and more. J. Garber shared that the AAPD also has a

dashboard system now that breaks down traffic stops and is available for

the public to view online.

Strategic Plan Discussion: L. Stambaugh reported that the commission

has achieved most of the goals from the commissions strategic plan.

There are only two goals left that still need to be completed but are close

to being finished. L. Stambaugh also shared that the HRC Google drive

is almost finished as well.

Tabling Report and Discussion: Tabled. Discussion will be held at March

meeting

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

2026 HRC Officer Election

2026 Officer Election: P. Meadows conducted the 2026 Commission

Election of Officers. The elected officer positions for 2026 are

Commission Chair and Commission Vice-Chair.

A motion was made by Winkler, seconded by Lane that Leslie

Stambaugh be Approved as the 2026 HRC Chair. On a voice vote,

the Chair declared the motion carried.

A motion was made by Winkler, seconded by Lane that Judah

Garber be Approved as the 2026 HRC Vice-Chair. On a voice vote,

the Chair declared the motion carried.

COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS

Follow Up on Outside Group Work

City Council Report: C. Watson reported that at the City Council planning

session in December, Council received an outline of the City's proposed

unarmed response program. C. Watson shared that he will send the

presentation slides to the entire commission. C. Watson reported that

City Council may create a resolution to outline how much of the proposed

plan will be approved. C. Watson shared that the City has proposed a

two-tiered co-response for the program. In addition, this will be a pilot

program for 1-2 years. Funding for the program is still being discussed by

City Council and the City. C. Watson also reported that City Council

passed a resolution this month on reaffirming and expanding the City of

Ann Arbor policy on civil immigration enforcement and mitigating erratic

lawless tactics with intentional City efforts. The City Clerk office has

printed "know your rights" cards available for community members.

ADJOURNMENT

Garber moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Winkler. The

meeting was adjourned at 7:54 P.M.

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