The Mission of the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission is to promote and protect the diversity of our community and to improve human relations through education and community awareness.

Commission Meetings 

The City of Palm Springs established the Human Rights Commission in 1992. This nine member Commission is appointed by the City Council and currently meets at 5:30 P.M. the second Monday of each month at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA.   

Meetings are always open to the public and the Commission invites anyone with a human rights issue or question to speak during public comments at the beginning of each meeting. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes maximum.

To access Commission meeting Agendas, please click here . 

Board Members:

• Hugo Loyola, Chair (Term expires June 30, 2026) 
• David Vignolo, Vice Chair (Term expires June 30, 2026) 
• Oliver Cleary (Term expires June 30, 2026)
• Bobby T. Rimas (Term expires June 30, 2026)
• Beverly Greer (Term expires June 30, 2026)
• Michael MJ Horne (Term expires June 30, 2026)
• Carlotta Rinke (Term expires June 30, 2026)

Staff Liaison

Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager, Jeremy.hammond@palmspringsca.gov (760) 323-8218

Meeting & Agenda Translations & Interpreters:

Meeting agendas and minutes will be translated into Spanish upon request. If you require the assistance of a Spanish or American Sign Language interpreter to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior to the meetings.

A pedido las agendas y los minutos de las reuniones se pueden traducir al Español. Si necisita la asistencia de un intérprete en Español o en Lenguaje De Señas para participar en la reunion, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de las reuniones.

Agenda E-Notifications

You can receive email notification of upcoming meetings and other events by subscribing to the City of Palm Springs e-notification service.

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