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Commission on Citizens' Rights and Community Relations

Mission Statement

  • It is the mission of the Commission on Citizens’ Rights and Community Relations of the City of Buffalo to strive to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and discrimination; to encourage equality of treatment and prevent discrimination against persons based upon race, ethnic background, cultural background, language, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality and age; and to assure respect for the civil liberties of all citizens. City Charter Section 18:20

Commission on Citizens’ Rights and Community Relations Board Members

  • Bill Covington - Chairperson
  • Kenneth Simmons - Vice Chairperson
  • Dana Bobinchek
  • Sheila Wallace 
  • Sherrill W. Colston
  • John Calvin Davis 

The History of civil rights in the City of Buffalo


Contact Us

Department Head:
Crystal J. Rodriguez-Lane

Address:
City Hall Room 1316-C, Buffalo, NY, 14202

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Phone Numbers:
716-851-8000

Fax Number:
716-851-8002

Email Address:
ccr@city-buffalo.com


Click Here To Receive The Commission on Citizens' Rights and Community Relations Newsletter