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Paducah
Human Rights Commission
Paducah City Hall
1st Floor, Suite 106
300 South 5th Street
P.O. Box 247
Paducah, KY 42002-
0247
(270) 444-8643/8644
Fax# (270) 443-8680
TDD (270) 800-247-
2510
HR
Commissioners
Robert Hernandez,
Chair
Jana Dawson
Christa Dubrock
Charles Gurley
Irhonda Lovelace
Anthony Walton
Kimberly Yates
MINUTES – April 10th, 2025
Board Members Present: Chair Robert Hernandez, Commissioners Jana Dawson,
Christa Dubrock, Irhonda Lovelace,Kimberly Yates
Board Member Not Present: Commissioners Charles Gurley and Anthony Walton
Meeting called to order by Chair Robert Hernandez at 5:00 PM.
Roll Call by: Specialist Daisha Johnson at 5:02 P.M.
Quorum established – Established at 5:03 P.M.
Invocation: Commissioner Jana Dawson
Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Robert Hernandez
March 13, 2024, meeting minutes motion for approval by Commissioner Christa
Dubrock seconded by Commissioner Jana Dawson and unanimously approved.
City Manager Daron Jordan gave a presentation to PHRC regarding community
outreach involvement and vendor participation restrictions. Budget procedures and
restrictions were outlined. Hosting a regional event to educate Human Rights
commissions in surrounding areas was discussed.
Community member presented board with letter written describing an incident of
discrimination. PHRC advised community member to file human rights complaint
with Specialist Johnson.
Commissioner Kimberly Yates discussed contacting the schools to collaborate with
students. PHRC outlined the benefits of involving youth in future events and
outreach efforts.
Updates on the outreach video were given. Chairman Hernandez and Specialist
Johnson agreed to collaborate on date and time to complete video.
PHRC members reviewed the current budget. Participation in various community
events ad availability of board members was discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:23 pm, the motion was made by Commissioner Irhonda
Lovelace, and seconded by Commissioner Kimberly Yates, and unanimously
approved.