An Initiative HRAAC and a Human Rights Initiative are
moving to completion by Kirkwoodians. We are also making
some additional proposed changes in related areas of
Kirkwood Human Rights Advisory And Awareness Commission
including Web pages like this one to let Kirkwood
citizens know how much the community wants and cares
for each individual.

Human Rights and Relations

The Kirkwood Human Rights Advisory And Awareness Commission (HRAAC) was created in 19xx by the City Council to respond to concerns of the treatment of minority residents of Kirkwood. It has worked for over 40 years to ensure that Kirkwood is a safe and supportive community for all who live, work and visit here.

The Commission has 15 members (including 14 adult members of the community and one youth member) appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Kirkwood City Council for a three-year term. The HRAAC derives its power and authority from Chapter 12 (future htm documents) of the City Code. This ordinance states the general powers and duties of the HRAAC.

The HRAAC works with individuals and groups to identify and address sources of tension in the community. It responds to complaints and works to find peaceful solutions to conflict by addressing issues that affect all sectors of the population. In addition, the HRAAC strives to form partnerships and networks on a widespread basis on the state, regional, national and international level.

The philosophy of the Commission is to solve complaints through conciliation, advocacy, and mediation rather than litigation. The goal of the HRAAC is to work with citizens and groups to use education and action to eliminate the causes of discrimination in our community.

Staff Contacts:

HRAAC:

Nancy Smixh, Citizen Advocate and
Human Rights and Relations Specialist
Department of Community Services
xxxx Kirkwood Blvd., Room yyy
Kirkwood, Missouri
PH: 314 821 xxxx
TTY: 314 821 zzzz
FAX: 314 821 yyyy

Customer Service:

David Deifsitas, Director
Kirkwood Cares Office
Customer Service Department
xxxx Kirkwood Blvd., Room ccc
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
PH: 314 821 xxxx
TTY: 314 821 zzzz
FAX: 314 821 yyyy

The City Of Kirkwood, Missouri, is committed to doing what is right for every customer. If you got attitude from a cold City of Kirkwood employee, then let David know about it. He will get back to you the same day. You do not need to argue with the clerk, policeman, utility worker, ..., a council member or the mayor. Just let Dave turn it around for you. David Deifsitas even knows employers around town and does not mind working on other situations where customer service was missing around the City of Kirkwood.

Barbara Denrael, Educator
Kirkwood Learns Office
Customer Service Department
xxxx Kirkwood Blvd., Room ccc
Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
PH: 314 821 xxxx
TTY: 314 821 zzzz
FAX: 314 821 yyyy

Do you, your group, your students, your school, your government office or service, your company or your business need an educator to help fill in the details of Human Rights and Relations, Diversity Training, Neighborhood Watch, Community Attitude, Anti-chill, or Customer Service the way the City of Kirkwood wants it for residents and all others? We know that it takes time and effort to turn around that little slightly negative feel in the air and we have a solution for you. We want to prevent a progression that leads our community downward. Keep us busy and we will teach what we know.

The City of Kirkwood values all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, domestic partnership, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or source of income.