The Wyoming Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is hosting a series of online public panel briefings to hear testimony regarding the potential civil rights concerns related to housing discrimination and fair housing practices in the state. The Committee intends to provide the Commission with their findings and recommendations on these topics. The first panel in this series will take place:
Panel I: Friday, March 24, 2023, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm MT
Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601343836; password, if needed: USCCR-SD
Audio Only: (English) Dial 1-833-435-1820; Meeting ID: 160 134 3836#
Members of the public will be invited to speak during an open comment period towards the last 20 minutes of each panel. Members of the public are encouraged to share their experiences and perspectives of voting in the state.
Closed captions will be provided. Individuals requiring additional accommodations should contact lschiller@usccr.gov at least 7 business days prior to the meeting to make the request. The Committee will also accept written comments related to this study. Please send written statements on this topic to Liliana Schiller, at lschiller@usccr.gov by April 23, 2023.
Committee Chair James O’Brien said, "Housing is a critical issue across the state of Wyoming, and the Committee is looking forward to hearing from experts, officials, and those who have been impacted by discrimination. We want to gather all of the relevant information so that we can prepare recommendations that are bipartisan, balanced, and thoughtful."
lschiller@usccr.gov