About the Civil Rights Commission

MISSION
The Commission exists to protect the civil rights of all individuals within the City of Cedar Rapids. 
To secure for all individuals within the City of Cedar Rapids freedom from discrimination because of age, color, creed, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental disability, national origin, race, religion, physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, retaliation, or association.

VISION
A Cedar Rapids Community that is welcoming, inclusive, and preserves the personal dignity of all people regardless of their age, color, creed, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental disability, national origin, race, religion, physical disability, sex, or sexual orientation so that we all may fulfill our productive capacities.

WHAT WE DO
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission (CRCRC) is a neutral, fact-finding law enforcement agency that enforces Chapter 69, Cedar Rapids anti-discrimination law.

The Commission is dedicated to safeguarding civil rights through investigation, mediation, and education to prevent and eliminate discrimination and promote equity.

Regularly scheduled meetings typically take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month with the exception of December which typically takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

View the 2023 Meeting Schedule