George Floyd: Troy reviving city’s human relations commission, mayor is seeking applicants

TROY — City government is reviving its inactive human relations commission, Mayor Robin Oda said Wednesday, and she is asking city residents to apply.

Oda said she plans to concentrate the commission’s efforts on studying current issues and opportunities facing Troy’s minority and majority groups. The mayor is granted the authority to appoint members to the commission under Chapter 135 of the city’s codified ordinances.

“Troy is a great place to live but, like all communities, we can always do better," Oda said in a prepared statement.

"The HRC is a great way to study our challenges and opportunities related to issues involving age, race, poverty, and common-sense communications. The HRC will bring together a diverse group of engaged Troy residents of all ethnicities, ages, and educational levels to talk to one another and, most importantly, discuss how we can collectively resolve misperceptions and misconceptions surrounding Troy, the Dayton region, and state of Ohio,” the mayor said.

City Council President Bill Lutz said “this commission has been dormant, but will serve to discuss the issues of the community with regards to race, gender, social economics, and other concerns.”

Residents interested in serving may apply on the city’s website at www.troyohio.gov/board-interest or call 937-335-1725. For more information, contact the mayor’s Office at 937-335-1725.

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