Human Rights Commission

Our Mission

To increase community awareness and appreciation of human diversity through educational programs and to provide appropriate remedies where discrimination has been identified. The Commission also advocates for diversity education and awareness in the community.

The Commission was formed pursuant to a Civil Rights ordinance (City Code Section 2.50) passed in Decorah in 2005 and revised in 2022. The seven member Commission provides education and addresses discrimination in the areas of education, housing, public accommodations, employment and credit.

Board Members

Formed January 2006

Mayor Appointment With Council Approval

Meet 1st Tuesday of Each Month - City Hall Council Chambers and/or Zoom - 5:30 p.m.

3 year staggered terms, up to 6 years – 7 members

Name
Email
Appointment
Term Expires
Joshua Ratel-Khan
joshratelkhan@gmail.com
1/18/22
2/1/25
Nikki Battle
nikkibattle6@gmail.com
2/20/23
2/1/26
Maria Leitz
msileitz@yahoo.com
9/8/20
2/1/25
Dakota Moore
dakota.moore@ericksonlawia.com
2/20/23
2/1/26
Sandhya Purohit Caton
sandhya.p.caton@gmail.com
2/1/21
2/1/27
VACANT
2/1/26
Michelle Boike
michelle.j.boike@gmail.com
5/20/24
2/1/27

Agendas & Minutes