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Proposal for a Mounds View Human Rights Task Force <br /> <br />Newly released census data shows that the demographics in Mounds View <br />have changed and indicates that they will continue to do so into the future. <br />As a city council this requires us to review our practices, policies, and <br />procedures to ensure we are serving all of our residents, businesses, and <br />visitors in the most effective manner possible <br />This proposed task force would aim to advise and aid the City of Mounds <br />View by promoting a community vision of equal opportunity and freedom <br />from discrimination. We envision a community where all people are <br />welcomed, valued, and respected, where each person feels at home. <br />Human rights can be defined as those basic rights without which people <br />cannot live in dignity as human beings. Human rights are not bought, <br />earned, or inherited; they belong to all people simply because all people are <br />human. Human rights are inherent to each individual. <br /> <br />The HRTF's responsibilities include: <br />Developing educational opportunities and increasing awareness <br />Coordinating efforts with neighboring human rights commissions <br />Calling attention to items related to human rights <br />Identify and support opportunities to bridge cultural and other differences <br /> <br />HRTF’s Goals are to: <br />Build awareness and foster respect for social, equity, civil, and human rights <br />in our community. <br />Engage in outreach, education, listening and collaboration in the community. <br />Strengthen and maintain effective relationships with key community groups <br />and organizations. <br />Determine the practicality and necessity of making the task force a <br />permanent commission. <br />