HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6: Interim Appointment to Human Rights Commission
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Action: Interim Appointment to Human Rights Commission
Meeting Date: January 9, 2006 Agenda Item Number: 6
Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Mary Walston
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5406
ISSUE STATEMENT
This is an action item to make an interim appointment to the Human Rights Commission.
BACKGROUND
When needed, interim appointments to boards, committees and commissions are made outside of the
regular annual recruitment process. In late October 2005, one member of the Human Rights
Commission resigned from the commission.
Interim appointments for vacancies on the Human Rights Commission, unlike other advisory bodies, are
outlined in the Eugene City Code. Section 2.270 states “the council shall appoint, within 90 days of the
position becoming vacant, a person to complete the member's unexpired term from the non-commission
members of the commission's standing committees.”
Notice of the vacancy on the Human Rights Commission was provided to all members of standing
committees of the commission who were eligible to serve on the commission. Five current members of
the commission subcommittees indicated a desire to be considered for the vacancy.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
No policy issues are related directly to this appointment.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
The City Council can appoint an interim appointment from the list of persons or can continue the
recruitment for the vacancy.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends making the selection for the vacancy from the pool of five applicants;
no recommendation is offered on the specific candidates.
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SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to appoint _____________________ to Position 3 on the Human Rights Commission for an
interim appointment to serve the unexpired term of Judith Castro for term beginning on January 9, 2006,
and ending on October 31, 2007.
ATTACHMENTS
A. List of Current Human Rights Commission Members
B. List of Applicants
C. Applications and Related Materials for Applicants
D. Memorandum from Chair of the Human Rights Commission, January 3, 2006
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Mary Walston
Telephone: 682-5406
Staff E-Mail: mary.f.walston@ci.eugene.or.us
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Please respondtothi3lollowlngsuppfemental questions1specfficto the Human Rights
Oommission, and include with your application. If you choose to . answerthe questions on s
separate Sheet of paper,pfease remember to include your namf;J.
1. What do you s~eas the rc>le of a HUh1anRights Commissioner?
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Name of Board, CommissionJ or Committee
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Name Kenneth John Ncubeck
Human Rights Commission
Home Address 4915 W Hillside Drive, Eugene 97405
Home Telephone
302-0183
Daytime TdephOIH.~ 302-0183
Do you reside within the city limits? X Yes
DNo
If yes, how long? 2 years
City Council Ward Ward 2.
Neighborhood Organization Southea<>t Neighbors
Occupation/Place of Employment Retired Professor of Sociology, University of Connecticut
Business Address N/ A
Fax number (if applicable)_
Bmail (if applicable) kneubeck@corncast.net
How did you kam of this vacancy?
Vveb page
U Newspaper
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Other source: Karen Hyatt, Human Rights Commission Stan'
NOTE- Information consisting C!f home addresses and phone numbers may be exempt from disclosure
per ORS 192.502(3).
OPTIONAllNFORMA TION
The Eugene Ci~y Council supports diversity and seeks to appoint persons who represent the diversit.yof
the communi~y, Byproviding the iliformaiioll belmf.', you can help the City Council to know ~lthe
appointments match the diversi(v (~f the community, Applicants are considered without regard to race,
sex, color, national origin, age, religion, marital SiatllS, medical condition, or disabili(v_ In some
instances, however, appointment to certain boanl.../commissirms may be ba>;ed upon the need to fill
specific positions on the board/commission.
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1. Whal experience, training, and/or qualifications do you have for this partlcular board or
commission?
I have many years of experience teaching and writing about social problems and human
rights issues, including discrimination on the basis of race, class, g(mder, sexual orientation, and
slate of ablebodiedness. I have been an advocate on matters of social justice in both university
and community settings, and have participated in a variety of committt..'eS and groups concemed
with issues of diversity, social equity, and human lights.
Since settling in Eugene, I have bC'en a volunteer with and presently serve on the board of
Amigos Multicultural Services Center (fbrmerfy Amigos de los Sobrevivientes), a human rights
organization that assists immigrants, rdhgees, and asylum seekers. I am also a m(~mber of the
Eugene-Springfield Social Solidarity Network, reflecting my interest in worker rights.
In addition, I serve as a Human Rights Advocate for the City of Eugene Human Rights
Support System. I am now completing the city's Civilian Police Acadf.~my to better understand
the organizational context in which police misconduct sometimes arises, leading to human rights
complaints.
I am comfortable speaking about human rights issues in public settings. Recently I did a half-
hour interview on Channel 29 Community Television's "In the Publlc Interest" prob)fam on the
topic of D.S.welfare reform and economic human rights.
2. \Vhat specific contribution do you hope to make to the board or crmunission? Why do you want
to become a member?
J have a deep commitment to social justice and human rights, a couunitment which is reflected in
my past ,vork as a scholar and community activist. 1 am greatly enjoying the "hands on" experiences
offered by the local groups with which I am currently involvc>d. However, I also enjoy participating
at the policy advisory and public awareness-raising lcvds, and would like to add my knowledge and
skins to the formidable resources already available to the Human Rights Commission a') it pursues
such responsibilities.
lVOTE: To allotf., a large number C?f citizens to serve on board~ and commissions, the Ci(l! Council
policy allo'4's individual", to serve on only one standing board or commission at a time. A current
member (!! a boa.r&(?ommissiol1 who is a succes!J:ful applicant/or another b()ard~;ommissj()n 'will be
required to choose between the two appointments. This policy does not app~y to ad hoc committees
or departmental committees or positions that are desiWlatedfor members f1,~pecific advisory group
(e.g. the Human Rights Commission member assigned to the Police Commission).
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SUPPLEl\'[I3:NTAL QUESTIONS
1. What do you see as the role of a Human Rights Commissioner?
The problems and issues with which commissioners deal oflen involve very
sensitive matters. Commissioners must be principled advocates on behalf of those in the
community experiencing marginalization and unjust treatment, whether this treatment is
interpersonal or institutional. They must fimction as community role models as they look
out for those who may find it difficult to adequately look out tor themselves. H is thus
irnperative that commissioners strive, through their ofticial actions and individual
deportment, to inspire respect and trust ii-om an segments ofthe Eugene community,
Tending to these role obli~ations is crucial to the HRCs mandate to "advise City
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2. 'What three major issues do yon identify as facing the community of
Eugene over tll{~ next 20 years?
a.Demographic and other forces promise to bring about some shifts in the
nature of Eugene's already diverse population, shins that are likewise undt~r way
~~sewh~re in the {;Jnited S~ates. For e~ample,. it ~eeafs li~ely t~lat the proporti?l1 of.
Eugene s populatIon that 1S of color wIll cont111ue,.;<:oubstanbal1y mcrease; the agmg of tbe
Eugene population will produce a great.er number of depemkmt eiders and more people
\vith disabilities; and, prohlems associated with chronic economic insecurity and poverty
will be further accentuated if the gap between the mor(~ affluent ami the non-affluent
segments of the community continues t.o grow. Issue: What, if any, new initiatives need
to be undertaken by the City in order to most effectively encourage respect for and
protection of the human rights of people of color, elders, people with disabilities, and the
poor?
b. Police-community relations have become extremely problematic in
Eugene and have especial1y been shaken by police treatment of demonstrators and
revelations of sexual and other ofrens{~s by ro!:,l1..le police officers. The internal culture of
the Eugene police deparhnent has been critically questiorwd. Turning the police
department and residents' perceptions of it around will be a major undertaking.
Fashioning an (~fft~ctive citizen cornplaint process, and estahlishing a workable ci vilian
review board, is an import.ant first step. Issue: What will ultimately be necessary to
bring the police department in line with the highest human rights standards, both
internaUy and in its relations with aU segments of the community?
c. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights addresses more than civil
and political rights. It also ad(~resses fundamental social and economic lmrnan rights,
such as the right to a job, a living wage, affordahle housing, sufficient food, and health
care. \lv'bik~ resp(~ct for social and econmnic human rights has often informed public
policy in other nations, this has not so much been the case for t.he United States. Instead,
individuals' "personal responsibiHty" for their own ,;vel1-being has become the political
watchword. Increasingly, however, domestk economic justice advocacy groups are
using human rights discourse. They are framing economic deprivation as a human rights
issue, one to which government at an levels has an obligation to respond. Issu(~: What
role should the City play in promoting respect for social and economic human rights,
such as the right to a living wage or to affordable housing?
3. Members of tbe Human Rights Commission repl'csent tbe diversity of
lI:ugene. Please describe your strengths a.nd weaknesses related to group dynamics
within a diverse group.
As a former university faculty member and community activist I have been a
participant in a variety of groups whose members come from difterent backgrounds and
onen hold different points of view. Thus my principal strength is experience working
productively with different types of people on otlen ditlicult and vexing issues. To offer
three examples of diverse groups in which I have recently been involved'.
a. Several years ago, I helped to tound and provide leadership to a multi-racial,
multi-cultural organization of faculty and statT at the University of Connecticut -Storrs.
We named it Excellence, Diversity, Unity Advocates, or EOU for short. It was a highly-
charged group of people with varied id{mtities and interests, and induded representatives
from the Asian-American, African-American, and Latin ArnencanJCaribbean Cultural
Centers and the Rainbow (GLBT) Center. We really worked at unity, and played a key
role in the formation of a university-wide diversity task force that produced a
comprehensive plan that is now being implemented across the university.
b. In addition to working with EDO Advocates on the university c.ampus, I was
simultaneously involved with an off-campus group in nearby Windham, CT, a largely
\'lorking-class tov.-n with a significant poverty population. "One Connecticut East" was a
di verse mix of people, ranging fl.'om the unemployed and blue collar workers to social
service caseworkers and college pmf(~ssors, and was led by a former welfare recipient
We aU found ways to '\lork togt-'ther, organizing public meetings where citizens addressed
elected local and state officials on cutbacks in social services, holding a public forum on
homelessness and affordable housing, and supporting the local "Walk for Wannth" to
help poor people pay home heating bills.
c. Since coming to Eugene I have been working with and on behalf of Amigos
Multicultural Servit:es Center, a small volunteer-driven, multicultural, non-profit human
rights organization. I began by providing tutoring in ESL tor an immigrant from
Guatemala, then joined the Amigos board and have been \vritirlg grants and tabling at
public events. At Arnigos, I arn part of a collectivity cornprised of white Anglos and
Latinos/as from various parts of Latin America. We constantly work through cultural and
other ditIerences and cooperate in our shared commitment to advancing the hurnan rights
of immigrants, refugt-'Cs, and asylum-seekers.
\Vhile I am not hesitant to stlck in my two cents on issues, my tendency in such
groups is to be an active listener and a k~amer, as wdl as a facilitator in moving meetings
along. I think it important that everyone in a diverse group feel that their positions hav{~
heen given a fair hearing, and that they feel they have been treated ,-vIth respect. I feel
most comlortableworking in diverse groups that are weU run, task-oriented, and in which
mutual respect is the norm.
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OPTION~4L INFORJJIA TION
The Eugene City Council sU/iports ,fiversity and seek.s to Gj1point persons 1-1410 re!Jreseni the ,,-liversity oj'the cornrnufii(v !~}'
pro"!..'iding {he injorlnatiori. be!o11/) you can. het~u the C"it}: (;ouncll to kno'yv ~rthe illJjiointn?enrs !lralch the (jjversity oj~ the
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lnediciJl condition, or disability, Tn sorne instances, hOH)eVer~ a~Dpoint.YflE:nt to c'ertain boar{l}'/corruni.sst"orl,S' n:ay be based U[J()}1,
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on ortfy one standing board or (o!nJnis,-~"ion af a tittle, A current rnembey (~ra h.-J(-u'd/cor!l.>>?ission who is (f ~'ti.cce.'\sflJi apJ-7h...:'ant .for
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co({unittces or di:j)(lytrneJ1tai cO/Jua'iUees or posifiot>.-.-'i that are designated for Hlernbers (~{ SfJc.:."'Uh: ad,:"is()y..v grou.p (e,g the r!Un~an
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Application for Human Hights Commlssimwr
Paloma Alida Reza
""1lat experiences, training and/or qualifications do you have for this particular board or
commission?
My professional experiences include advocacy, organizational/non-profit business
development, program development and coordination, case management, uisis intervention
and community education, My areas of work include domestic/interpersonal violence, legal
advocacy, disability rights, child advocacy, LGBTQ rights, HIV/ AIDS education, and issues
that affect Latino/a, (Jucano/a, Hispanic people. Personally, I offer the perspective of a queer
Chicana, a survivor of child abuse, recovering addict and daughter of a mother with mental
health challenges. Specific coalition work I have done i.ncludes the follo,""ing:Developjng
Independent Living Plans with. people with developmental disabilities vvitlun a coalition of case
workers, guardians and other advocates. I have had extensive training and experience working
as an advocate in domestic! interpersonal violence within a collective COlk,,>ensus feminist
organization. As member of the collective I held several prominent positions on three
governance committees; Process and Planning, Board Development and Organizational
Development I also worked jn coalition with several community groups and developed
several sustaining projects. As a OS. legal advocate, I participated ill prosecutor meetings to
address systematic issues within the legal system that resorted III re-victimization of survivors.
1 developed a c0111prehensive policy and procedures manual by which shelter services are
effectively being nm by, I co-developed a community education program for youth. and helped
to pass the uutiative tllat would allow dating violence to be taught in public school health
classes. I furtller developed my skills in organi.zational development and understanding of
disability rights by having the opportuni.ty to work with a local disability rights organization in
its process of going from grassroots to 501<""'3. I also worked with the D.A.' s office at the Child
Advocacy Center as a child advocate for children and YOUtll going through the judicial systern
due to abuse. Currently, I am an advocate with the Human Rights Program, I work at the HIV
Alliance as an education assistant and I am a student at the University of Oregon. My majors
are Etlmic Studies and PolitiGl.t Science with a minor in Spanish, My area of concentration is
Human Rights and L..'ltin America. I value and reflect hard work, honesty and accountability.
What specific contribution do you hope to make to th.e board or conmlission? Why do you
want to become a. member?
I have a deep devotion to hmnan rights because 1 believe in the inherent worth of people and
their right to live without fear, illtinudation, denied access or violence of
any form. I am dedicated to ending violence of all form..'>- and to understanding and fighting the
intricacies of lunnan rights violations on different levels and wi.th different groups. My
knowledge, my wisdom, my willingness to learn and put my o,"vn assumptions and prejudices
up for debate y.,rj.JJ be an invaluable asset to the commission.
I am a hard worker. I am a genuu1e person who has an innate ability to listen to others and
v,mrk with them to find. solutions that is for the betterment of the whole, I am. earnest,
dedicated and forthright ill ail my \-'lork. 1 am confident with my yoice, abrmt my place in the
world and my goaL>>. I am driven by the pride and respect of who I am as a person and the
integrity and intu.ition with which I have been able to turn challenging life experiences into a
pas.<;ion for human right",_ I show a consistent commitment to my community and to the world.
I have an energy and passion that is solid. My goals in human rights and on the commission
are to be a voice, a model and an asset
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Supplemental Questionnaire
Annual 2005
(NOTE: lnten/jews for this committee will be held on October 6~ 2005, if you are a finalist,
please plan to be available that evening)
pA..hO MAAuc\A REZA
Name:
Please respond to the following supplemental questions, specific to the Human F?ights
Commission, and include with your application. If YDU choose to answer the questions on a
srparate sheet of paper, please remember to include your name.
1. VVhat do you see as the role of a Human Rights Commissioner?
PLEASE SEE. ArrAC~ED.
2. VVhat three major issues do you identify as facing the community of Eugene over the next
20 years?
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:3. Members of the Human Rights Commission represent the diversity of Eugene. Please
describe your strengths and weakness related to group dynamics within a diverse group.
PLSAS€ SEt AVACHE~.
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Application for Human Right:> Cornmissinnel
Palnrna Alida ReziJ
Wh.at do you see as the role of a Human Rights Commissioner?
I perceive my role as a Human Right<; Commissioner to be a listener and a voice of my
community regarding hum.an rights. I see my role as being a representative of my community
and the city of Eugeneo I see myself as part of a collaborative group of other commissioners,
conununity groups, agencies that are working to organize around ending discrimination and
promoting equal opportunity and civil and human rights in our conmlUl1ily. I believe that a
commissioner works to respond to human rights issues that are brought forth by the
community. As a commissioner, I will take the resources of my personal experience and
community connections and. with others, help to develop articulate and responsible approaches
to the issues and push for authentic, feasible and progressive resolutions. I see myself as a
vision.ary and active member working for a safer and progressive community. r see myself as
an important voice, creative spirit and dedicated energy.
What three major issues do you identify as facing the community of Eugene over the :next 20
years?
I recognize" both from personal experiences and in the work that I do" there are many specific
issues that the community faces. Regardless of the specific issues, it is imperative that the
foundational i~sues from which they stem, are recognized. Most of these issues stem from the
competition for resources and ideologk'S about power. Because dL.:;crimination and
humanf civil rights violation..., are founded in pattems of power and control, r believe it is
imperative to respond to these by addressing pm-vel' imbalances. Noted are some imbalances 1
see facing our community. The community of Eugene is facing a major housing crisis, The
issues around housing are many including availabilily, affordability, accessibility and safety to
name a few. The right to fair, safe and affordable housing is a human rights issue. Ulere lies
the major task.; b:anslating tile idea of housing into a human rights issue rather than an icon of
privilege. It. is imperative that the community work to defin.e broader housing initiatives,
promote programs that focus on accessible and affordable housing and mvest in transitional
housing prog-rarns. Housing is the foundation for people being able to contribute to a
community. Another is~;ue facing the community is education. We need to continue to address
issues of diversity and l.:tiscrimination in our education system. Primary, secondary and higher
education is fumbling in programs that promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
Education L.:; the foundation to s()Lial change. If we do not have a community that has
accessible, fair" equal education and education that is not limited to skewed, linear and
preju..tice information, we carmot prevent in...,tatwes of hate and violence. It is imperative that
education is grounded in ('ritical and broad analysis and experiences of different lifeways and
perspectives. Human and civil rights issues result from actions based in feat., preJudice,
misinformation and homogenized information. &1.ucation should challenge our place and
perspective in the world. 'fhe community has a huge task in demandin.g higher standards and
broader methods of education. Education is a human and civil right Well balanced atld fair
education promotes better, safer atld more efficient communities. The city has a l'najor task in
not only responding to human and civil rights issues but also working to promote community
health a.nd safety. The community needs to develop ways to be proactive rather than reactive.
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Better dialog within and among groups and community members regarding issues they
currently face and may face in the future is necessary. Isolation needs to be broken and broader
agendas of human rights needs to be addressed, People in a community know what is best for
them. In any system of support it is imperalive to define agendas V\rith collective knowledge.
As a conmumity we need to work on our short sightelmess in the issues by understandjng the
core of them. Community groups need to cohesively address their issues in broader terms of
human and civil rights. Oppression and discrimination regardless of its form rely on similar
pattems of pot-ver and. controL Acts of hate, violence, discrimination and other forms of
oppression al'e patterns that have a precis to them. The people who are vulnerable to these
understaIld this but are often silenced and isolated by systematic responses, We need to
tmderstand the precis. The systems that support comrnunity must become cohesivt~ in the goal
of human rights. I believe the community is at a critical cmx of not only being prepared and
ed.ucated to respond to i.'.,sues but also breaking isolation of community members and groups in
addition to encouraging broader vokes in the agenda of community accountability and dignity.
The challenge is commillucation. Listening, learning and open discourse among groups,
individuals alld city officials; the conversation is cmdal. It is time for the communi tv to create
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standards of accountability, build better community coalitions in n.~sponse to the issues and to
promote a brreater foundation and definition of community through education and by induding
all groups in the discourse,
Members of the Human Right Commission represent the diversHy of Eugene. Please
describe your strengths and weakness related to group dynamics within a diverse group.
I value the process of discomse and function eloquently in group dynamics. I have a very
strong voice and sense of my boundaries and needs, In my p1'Ocess of defining issues and
finding solutions I find it important to get as much information and input as possible, I thrive
because I am able to allow my perspectives to be chal1eng{~d and enhanced by the values of
others. I believe that everyone has apiece of the truth. I have excellent listening skills ~~ause I
value the process of learning frOITl others. I am confident in my voice and identity and therefore
very open to change and conflict. I have excellent critical thinking skills and I am able to
articulate my p1'Ocess alld my truth without feeling the need to have a correct ans\'\ler or
resolution. I excel in interpersonal conununication..<; bt:.'cause I relish and believe in the process
as a powerful way to resolve conflict, build trust and enact change. I believe in personal
accountability and. I am sincere with being accountable to my words and adions. The greatest
challenge I have in a group situation is due to my belief in process. I am a very articulate and
thoughtful person. 1 am excellent in crisis and very flexible. However, in areas of debate where
definitions and solutions are t,rray, I sometimes feel I need extra time to process things. I do
really well when I can take a brake to absorb information and sit with the issues. It is
sometimes difficuJt for me to contribute immediate n~sponses to complex issues if they are time
presS\'.~d. Another challenge for me is honing the skill of being able to ask more questions.
Sometimes r fed shy about asking questions, Being raised in a very small and isolated
community I have learned. that there are certain epistemic a.ssumptions we make about \vhat
others know. Past experiences have rnade me feel shy about asking certain questions. I am
working on asking questions without feeHng shy o:r apologetic. Lastly I think that I have
difficulty asking for support around highly emotional issues, I am a very sensitive person who
is affected to my core by violence and oppression, I cry easily and this has often been
uncomfortable for me to talk about, mostly because th.el'e is a general societal discomfort with
crying. I am working on ways to be comfortable with my tears even when others are not.
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ApPI.JI(~ATIONf.~O'R A.p.POINTl\1ENT TO
CITIZEN ADVISORY B()ARDS L4..~ll COMl\11SSI()NS
Name
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Name of Hoard, Commission, or Committee:
Home Address 128 Lynnbrook Drive
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Santa Clara (citylcounty mix) - 6 yrs
Springfield - to YUt'S
Cily Council Ward
NeighborhOtlO Organi7_aticm River RoadjSanta Oara Task Force
OccupationfPlace ofEmploymcnt Retired Auditor, Community Volunteer
Business Address
Fax number (if applicable)
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How did you learn of this vacancy?
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OPTIONAL INFORAfA 1'lON
The Eugene City ('ouncil supports diversity and seeks to appoint persons who represent the diversity of the communiiy. By
providing the information below, you can help the City Council to A-,ww if the appointment,> match the div:ersiQ' (fthe
communi(v. Applicants are considered without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status,
medical condition. or disabi!i~v. In some instances, howm'er. appointment to certain boards/commissions may be based upon
the need to fill spec((ic positions on the board/commissiotl.
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Di&1hility?
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Fluent in language(s) other than English? 0 Yes
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Non:;; To allow a large number of citiZi:'tls to serve on boards and commissions, tht' City Council policy allows individuals to serVt.
on on(v one standing board or cG'I'nmission at a time. A current member <?fa board/com.mission who is a successful applican(l(w
another boar{l/commission will be Yequired to choose between the fWO appointments. This policy does not apply to ad hoc committees
or departmental committees or positions that are designated/or members ofsp<'c{fl.c {J;,b'isory group (e.g. the Human Rights
Commission member assit,?led to the Police Commission).
Cfn' COVNClL POLICY REGAR1JING RFAPPOINTMENT TO BOAfWS ANlJ COII{'I'j{LYSlONS
1. A1embers of city advisory grO'l/.p.~ m~y serve a maximum {?ftwo cCftlsecutiw terms when the length q/tJw tenll is three years or more.
Individuals st'l'Viflg terms less than fhree years will be limited tEt a total of six tWJsecutive years of sef1.'ice.
The deadline /i.11' applications .trom incumbents i.~ the same as the dtuuilirll:~ for new applications.
An individual J'1~' reapp{yfiJr appointment to a board or commission a,fter at least a ont' .year hiatus from service.
City of Eugene employe",'s may not serve on CityelEugem: boards or commissions except as specijlcallypmvided by the City Code, or
as required to pelji.'"!rm official duties.
Information submitted on this application is public informatioH. The information provided herein is tOle and complete. A
f.:1lse or misleading statement ma):,be cause for elimination from consideration.
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Return completed applicati.ons to:
City Manager's Office
777 Pearl Street, Room 105
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-5010
541-682-5414 (Fax) (Applications may be faxed)
For more information, visit our web site at www.eugene-or.gov
Attacbment #1
APPLICt\. TION FOR APPOINTMENT TO H1JMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
StephenR Smith
128 Lynnbrook Drive
Eugene, OR 97404
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JfbJH,fXl?i;Ii.et1ce, training, and/(I!.:,g,yghflfPtions do )lay have lor ,[hl~pf!.r.ti.Q!:1qJ~
hoard or commis!~iQlJ?
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Current mernber ofthe EQJJ~~tion and Outreach ConUrt~1t.~,~ of the HRC.
Former board member and board president of HI V Alliance, working with clients,
staff and other comrnunity organizations around access to health care, mv
prevention, budgeting and tlnance (past budget and Hnance board conullittee
chair), prof:,>Tam efficiencies and effectiveness (past program committee chair).
Community volunteer speak_~r for United Way campaigns (3 years); sexually
transmitted disease preveq.li{m..gl!~:L~~J~Jy.~t!9n (6 years in middle schools, high-
schools, colleges and rehabilitation/incarceration venues).
Many giY~[f?it.y..mlQ"~~ltural relevancy seminars and training sessions as both an
attendee and as a facllitator and/or trainer.
Volunteer tuJm.JQrJl:w.1~.t~m~Y.J;.ouncj1 (through Lane Community College)
working \vith Spanish-speaking students leaming English (2-3 years).
Helping to estahlish City Club"s initiative on .sJ.lJdy._Dlg~l~f?..Qn..R~~i~m in Eugene,
planning and meeting for over J 8 months to provide the program and training for
fac.ilitators and participants,
Various local volunteer activities with City Club of Eugene (current board
member and treasurer; past co-chair of program committee) to promote open
dialogue about communitv issues.
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Extensiv(~ world travel and residency abroad (Asia, Em'opec Africa, the lndian
sub-continent); former American Peace Corps volunteer
30 years of management and wide-ranging auditing experience; extensive training
in Total Quality Management (completed the Juran Institute curriculum and the
Harvard Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) curriculmn) as a trained
facilitator and educator.
Master's degree in English, with 5 semesters of college-level teaching experience
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· I am cormnitted to the ongoing struggle for human rights on the local, national
and international arenas. I hope to bring organizational skills, energy and a
fn.~sh insight to the program work that the Human Rights Commission is
charged with by the City CounciL
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Stephen R. Smith
. As a professional auditor 1 am (:oIl(:erned with efficiency of effort, strength of
program elements, adequate planning and strategic preparation tor success of
processes and programs; as someone very concemed with issues around the
inequality of opportunity and access in non-dominant groups I want to assist
the process of opening up our society to much-needed rett)fm in education,
health care, fairness and equity, respect tor individual rights, and protection of
peopk who have been disenJranchised by the more powerful stakeholders in
our culture.
. More specifically, I want to learn more about the manner in \vruch the Human
Rights allies work and plan for irnprovements, and be a part of the efforts to
effect meaningful change in Eugene and the near environment. I do believe
that change happens locally and is only later transported to a ,vider arena, and
I bring a commitment to believing that local improvements in human rights
can be an effective begi11111ng to much broader change.
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Human Rights Commission
Supplemental Questionnaire
Annual 2005
(NOTE: Interviews for this committee will be held on October 6~ 2005, if you are a finalist,
please plan to be available that evening)
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Please respond to the follo-w1ng supplemental questions, specific to the Human Rights
Commission, and include with your application. If you choose to answer the questions on a
separate sheet of paper} please remember to include your name,
1. What do you see as the role of a Human Rights Commissioner?
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2. What three major issues do you identify as facing the community of Eugene over the next
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3. Members of the Human Rights Commission represent the diversity of Eugene. Please
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMKNT TO HITMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Stephen R. Smith
128 :Lynnbrook DriV{~
Eugene, OR 97404
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SUPPLElVIENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
What do vou see as the role of a Human Rights Commi5/sioner?
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First and foremost, I see a Human Rights Conunissioner as a lea4~I in the local
eftbrt to establish or perpetuate respect and understanding among citizens of our
community tor each other. A Commissioner takes very seriously the role to be an
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example of how we treat each other in the community, how we interact to
improve equity and fairness among community members, how we encourage
open and safe dialogue about issues on which we may disagree,
Secondly, a Commissioner needs to t:eel a responsibility (1) to encourage
educational opportuniti{~s around human rights issues, and (2) to teach each other
that none of us has all the answers, and that progress comes through sharing
information and evolving cooperative plans and actions,
Thirdly, I think a Human Rights Commissioner needs to find a focal point for his
or her involvement, take responsibility for promoting the HRC mission, and be
dedicated to foHo\ving up with a personal plan of action with regard to th(~
Commission's Work Plan (standing committee work representative to
community group(s), and more.).
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What three major issues d{Umdd.f}11LfJ'31~JgJ-:~t!.!g.1lU(J;g!.t!.m_W!.t.tygt:f:'ugene over
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Issue One: Equitable access to reasonable, quality heal1h.S,~I~ for aU citizens,
Issue Two: Equitabk~ access to reasonable, quality educational opportunites for
all citizens,
Issue Three: ;Equitable treatment under the law by all public tmtities, to extend
public servic{~s fairly and respecHhUy to aU citizens.
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For each of these issues, the common denominator necessary tor success is an
appreciation of human rights, reciprocal respect among citizens and their public services,
and a willingness and opportunity to know ",,that is happening in the community and how
it can be b{~st governed, These are huge issues, but I think they are fundamental to
promoting other local issues. The ever-present need to tIght bigotry and hate among us,
for instance, is a subset of each of the three issues, and must be addressed in each of the
areas,
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.. The key weakness I see is simply the matter that we all face: we are usually
born and bred as members of a distinct group, and have grown to identify
levels of trust and safety among those with whom we share amnities. I think
the ongoing battle against the tendency to view "the other" as the lesser or the
threat is largely a matter of education. The US Constitution, the Bill of
Rights, and the International Declaration on Human Rights, to name three,
need to be learned. So the weakness I would see is that the learning process is
never complete. It is a continuous challenge.
· My strengths with n.~gard to group dynamics are several. With regard to the
foHowing, I see my strengths in \vorking \"lith people aided by these factors:
t J have lived and traveled in many cultures and drastically different
physical environments. I have watched or been part of local issues
(problems and solutions) in rnost of these environments. r come at life
\vith a need to observe" learn and try to improve things.
11. I enjoy and even thirst for individual differences, so I don't naturally
come at situations of change or differing outlooks or experiences as
problems.
lH. As an enemy of author Ayn Rand's "philosophy" of objectivism, I am
dedicated to altruism as a sought-for and rewarded community virtue.
As a result, I think I find altruisrn vs. self1shness easier to identity in
the dynamics of group interaction, which makes it easier to work with
as an Issue
IV. As an HIV-positive gay man, I understand a lot about the p(~rsonal and
collective experiences of being a minority within a dominant group.
Tlus has informed me a great deal about prejudice, institutional
discrimination and fear-based behaviors and attitudes. I think this
exposure has been a strong factor in my success dealing with group
dynamics.
v. And finally, but not least, I am helped by my wide exposure to our
capitalist system. r gmw up very poor (.tinanciaUy), eamed my own
education, drove myself to experience the world as a whole, traveled
widely, earned a good living, and have been through the continuum of
poverty-thru-sustainability. I have worked tor .financial institutions tor
a good chunk of my career" and have grown to understand some key
differences between real and apparent capital activity. This
background, too, helps me to maintain equilibrium in group d)'11amics.
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OPTIONAL INFORMATION
Th.~ EugeneCity Counctl supports diversity and seek.~ to appoi'ntpersons wilD represent the diversity of tIle community, B,Y'
providu'lg the i11fOrmation heIoH', you ccm he/pIne City Council to know fjtheappolntrriems match the diversityofthe
COfllmw'lity, Applicants are considered without regard to race, .rei, color, nationa.l origin, age, religion, marital status,
medical condttton,or disability, In some tnstance.'t, however, appointment (0 certain boards/commissions mtry be based upon
the need to fill spec!tw pofJtiop.s on the board/commission. .
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o As 3. MulticulturaJ Capacity Coordinator at Planned Parenthood, I'veheen ill.
dose <;Qntact with diverse communities such as Native American; Asian. Latino,
Disability, LGBTQ, etc. PoreXample, 1'n1currently>wotking with Latinos to
conduct health care needs assessrnent This assessment explores st.atnsof Latinos
in accessing health care services and examines their experience with health
insurance and cultural and linguistic bar.ri~.rs.
o I have lived most of my life outside of the U.S. I'ye lived in JapaI1 and Tanzania.
My experience abroad has given me an alTay of perspectives in considering
human rights issues..
o r ve worked in the needle exchange program at HI\! Alliance. Part of my
responsibility was to educate homeless and injection drug Users about safe
injection practices as weH.as the risk of HlV and Hepatitis C.
2. \Vhat specific contribution do you hope to make to the board 01' commission?
'Why do you want to beeome a member?
I would bope that my ability to consider each individual and each situation with a
broad range ofpossibiHties, tlexibilityandcompassiOn wlUhe infused with the
commission. My personal and profeBsional experience with broadandcolltinuous
relationships with. cross-section of individuals and. groups will be shared with the
commission and I believe that is what !:IRe is seeking.
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Supplemental Questionnaire
. Ryoko Takahashi
1. '''hat do you see as the role ofa Human Rights Commissioner?
The role of Human Rights Commissioner is to provide Yoices and issues of
various di verse communities in Eugene and assist city gCJvernment and Human
rights program staff Withfosteringandpratectinghuman tight<; practices. The
commissioner should be committed to open, honest and strong communication
between the city government and the diverse communities whose voices are
underrepresented.
My work at Planned Parenthood is aligned with the work of a commissioner. As a
Multicultural Oipacity CoordinaWr, I workdosely with people from diverse
communities to w<;H"k actively towards cultural inclusiveness and equality. My
personal and professional experience with Latino, Native American, Asian and
LGBTQ cOl'nmunities wiH be infused vdth what I'm hoping to contribute for the
HRc.
2. ""bat: three major.issues do you identif}' asfadng tIle community of Eugene
o'n~r thene::\:t 20 years?
a. Fair housing and employment especially for an increasing Latino
immigratlt population
b. Homelessness
c. Health care accessibility and underrepresented LGBTQ and ethnic
minorities
3. Members of the Hmnan Rights Commission represent the diY(~rsjty of
Eugene. Please describe your sb:engths and weakness related to group
dynamics within a diverse group.
My focHs is to increase an awareness and understanding of different views and
perception, Understanding that each individual and each situation has an array of
life elements in effect that is crucial in valuing yoices coming from a diverse
group.
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City Manager's Office
Human Rights Program
'MEM.ORANDUI\rl
City of Eugene
777 Pear! Street, Hoorn 105
Eugene, Oregon 97401
(541) 682-5177
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wVNi.eugene-or,gov
Date: January 3, 2006
To: Mayor Piercy and City Council
From: ('annen Urbina, l'hunan Rights Commission Chair
Subject: Interim Newl'luman Rights Commission Appointrnenb
In October 2005 the I'luman Rights Commission received a letter of resignation from Commissioner
Judith Castro. When vacancies on the Human Rights Commission occur, the Eugene Code requires the
City Council to "., . appoint within 90 days of the position becoming vacant a person to complete the
unexpired term from the mernbership of the commission's standing committees." in order to expedite the
appointment process, the council's past practice has been to solicit recommendations for interim
appointments from the comrnission members.
As you are avv'are, the HRC is charged with representing the needs and concerns of aU people in Eugene,
especially those who are made vulnerable because of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, and familial status. Representation from various vulnerable communities on the
commission helps ensure that many voices and issues are heard, The commission values individuals who
bring their issues to the table and at the same time exhibit a willingness to work on a broad range of
topics,
We are pleased with the skills and passion of the program members who have expressed interest in
serving on the commission. \\le consider ourselves tlJrtunate to have such members as petri of our
program. The Agenda Committee requests lhat Paloma Reza be strongly considered, Paloma has been an
active member of the Human Rights Suppoli System for the past year and has provided her assistance fix
a number of commission events and subcommittees. Her protessional experience as an education
assistant at HJV Alliance, her work on a variety of human rights issues, and her experiences as a
University of Oregon student studying ethnic studies and political science make her a highly qualified
candidate,
Please know tbatwe think very highly ofRyoko 'rakahashi, Ken Neubeck, Stephen Smith, and Azra
Khalidi. All f{)ur are current l.hlman Rights Support System advocales and their service is valued in those
current roles.
Please contact me or other commissioners if you have specific questions. Thank you for the time and
continued suppoli for the I.Iuman Rights Program and the work that it does t()[ the Eugene community,