Fair Housing Commission
Purpose/Duties
The Fair Housing Commission receives and investigates charges of housing discrimination. If the Commission determines a respondent has engaged in, or is engaging in any unlawful discriminatory housing practice, the Commission shall issue an order requiring the respondent to cease and desist from such unlawful practice. The Commission may order relief including compensation in money for economic losses or damage shown to have been incurred and a monetary civil penalty. Not less than once per year, the Commission submits to the Mayor and Council reports and recommendations describing the investigations, proceedings, and hearings it has conducted. The Commission conducts educational and other public relations programs to promote the equal rights and opportunities of all persons in matters related to housing accommodations, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, or ancestry and to eliminate the prejudice and ignorance which result in housing discrimination.
Meeting Times
Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM in the Jury Room located on the 1st floor of City Hall.
Appointment Process
Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council. The Commission appoints an executive director to be the principal administrative officer.
Current Members
Members | Seat Designation | Term Expires |
Ivan Redinger | Mayor Appointee | 1/31/2022 |
Monique Moore | Mayor Appointee | 6/30/2022 |
Ernie Schott | Mayor Appointee | 12/31/2020 |
Angelina Moody | Mayor Appointee | 12/31/2023 |
William Jones | Mayor Appointee | 5/31/2019 |
Henry Renfro | Mayor Appointee | 12/31/2020 |
VACANT | Mayor Appointee | |
Angenita Daniels | Mayor Appointee | 5/31/2021 |
Brenda Turner |
Mayor Appointee | 6/30/2021 |
Thomas M. Bernabei | Mayor | No Expiration |
Fonda Williams | Compliance Director | No Expiration |
Membership Requirements
Members must be residents of the city or be employed or have their principal place of business within the city.The Mayor serves as an ex-officio member.
Of the nine (9) members:
- Not more than five (5) may be of the same political party.
- Not more than three (3) may be from each of the following categories:
- Real estate sales industry
- Construction industry
- Lending institutions
- Building and trade unions
- Insurance agencies or companies
Term Length
Five (5) years
Compensation
Members serve without compensation.
Authorization
City Ordinance 515.05-.09
If you would like to apply to serve on this commission or recommend someone to serve, please send or fax a resume and cover letter to:
Office of Mayor Thomas M. Bernabei
ATTN: Boards and Commissions
218 Cleveland Ave. SW
Canton, OH 44702
FAX: 330-489-3282
Updated 6/9/2016