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Home My WebLink About07-09-2026:M!(gi�YKTIFF0"WEEDUL 10 ZON Tw: LE K 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 Latoya Burton Jana Dawson, Chair Charles Gurley Irhonda Lovelace Rachel Robinson Anthony Walton Kimberly Yates Paducah Human Rights Commission July 9, 2026, Meeting Minutes 4:45 P.M. CT/5:45 P.M. ET Board Members Present: Commissioners Jana Dawson (Chair), Charles Gurley, Irhonda Lovelace, Rachel Robinson, Anthony Walton, and Kimberly Yates Board Members Not Present: Commissioner Latoya Burton Meeting called to order by Commissioner Dawson (Chair) at 4:45 p.m. Roll Call by Commissioner Dawson (Chair) at 4:46 p.m. Quorum established by Commissioner Dawson (Chair) at 4:47 p.m. Invocation led by Commissioner Walton - 4:48 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance — 4:49 p.m. Visitors — N/A June 4, 2026, Meeting Minutes reviewed with Motion to Approve by Commissioner Lovelace, a second approval by Commissioner Yates, and unanimously approved. —4:51 p.m. Paducah Pride Event (Commissioner Lovelace) —Commissioners Gurley, Lovelace, and Dawson attended this event and reported that it was a success. (Paducah Pride Event is June 6, 2026, at Paducah Convention Center. Commissioners Lovelace, Gurley, and Robinson expressed interest in volunteering at the PHRC table during this event.) Juneteenth Event (Commissioner Dawson — Chair) — Commissioners Dawson and Walton reported back to the commissioners that this event was successful with most of our marketing materials being distributed. Lunch and Learn (Commissioner Walton) —Board members voted on Saturday, July 25, 2026, as the date for the next Lunch and Learn Outreach event. This event will be held at the Christ Temple Annex from 11:00 a.m. —1:00 p.m. Food will be provided by Big Ed's. Commissioner Robinson agreed to shop at Sam's Club for items needed (aluminum foil, water, napkins, plasticware, to go boxes, etc.) for this event with reimbursement from the PHRC budget. Commissioner Yates and Commissioner Lovelace agreed to distribute flyers in the community. Board members agreed to reach out to Commissioner Burton to update the original flyer created for this event. - New PHRC Pamphlet — Commissioner Burton) — Commissioner Burton was not in attendance at tonight's meeting. Will follow up on this at the 8/26 meeting. (6/4/26 Commissioners discussed getting pamphlets printed before June 30, 2026. PH RC voted on 5/14 to use the group photo taken at the March Lunch & Learn event for their new informational pamphlet. Commissioner Burton is responsible for providing the layout for the new pamphlet.) Paducah Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes —July 9, 2026 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 Latoya Burton Jana Dawson, Chair Charles Gurley Irhonda Lovelace Rachel Robinson Anthony Walton Kimberly Yates Goodwill Community Partner Day—Commissioners discussed participating in this event (1601 Broadway) on Friday, July 17, from 10:00 a.m. —12:00 p.m. Marketing Material (Commissioner Yates) — New quote submitted via email to Commissioners on 6/5 so that marketing material could be purchased before budget rolled over (No response was received). Commissioner Yates agreed to reach out to Action Sports again and get a quote (not to exceed $3000 since new budget is now in place) for marketing materials to include all original items and addition of frisbees. (6/4 - Commissioner Yates agreed to reach out to Action Sports and get an updated quote for marketing materials. She stated that she would provide the quote this week so that the PHRC can submit an invoice for new items.) Commissioner Yates will submit another quote via email before the 8/26 PHRC meeting. 8" of August Parade (Commissioner Yates/Lovelace) — Commissioners voted to participate in the parade. Commissioner Yates will reach out to a local auto dealer for use of a truck during the event. Commissioners discussed purchasing candy and decor for the truck. Commissioner Lovelace agreed to head the truck decorating committee. Motion to approve parade participation/$25 entry fee by Commissioner Gurley, a second approval by Commissioner Yates, and unanimously approved. United Way's Stuff the Bus Project (Commissioner Gurley) —The commission voted to approve spending $1000 to purchase school supplies for the United Way Stuff the Bus project on Saturday, July 11. Motion to approve by Commissioner Gurley, second approval by Commissioner Lovelace, and unanimously approved. Commissioner Gurley agreed to pick up the school supplies purchased and deliver them to the event on behalf of the Commission. NEW EVENTS/BUSINESS Community Day at Carson Park— Commissioner Burton confirmed event date is October 9, 2026, and will be hosted by the Housing Authority of Paducah. She added that this will be a great community outreach opportunity for the Commission. Commissioner Burton will provide more details as the event approaches. Education/Outreach Opportunity (Commissioner Gurley) — Explore opportunities to sponsor a local play or movie that aligns with the organization's mission. Discuss the feasibility of inviting local teens to attend as part of a community engagement and educational initiative, including potential partners, costs, logistics, and expected impact. Page 2 of 3 Paducah Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes—July 9, 2026 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 Latoya Burton Jana Dawson, Chair Charles Gurley Irhonda Lovelace Rachel Robinson Anthony Walton Kimberly Yates Budget Report —The PHRC has an approved budget of $17,425.00. Commissioners reviewed the budget report and requested additional information regarding an expense of $985.00 Daisha Johnson, Human Relations Coordinator, reported that four complaints were filed. Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m. with Motion to approve by Commissioner Lovelace, second approval by Commissioner Robinson and unanimously approved. Page 3 of 3