Minority Affairs and Human Relations Commission
The Minority Affairs and Human Relations Committee advises and consults with city officials on all matters involving prejudices or discrimination by recommending corrective actions as it may deem appropriate.
Overview
The Minority Affairs and Human Relations Commission was established by Chapter 32, Section 7 of the Mt. Vernon Revised Code of Ordinances in 1994. The commission consists of 13 members appointed by the Mayor with the advice of the City Council. Each member serves a 3-year term.
Meetings
- 4:30 p.m.
- 3rd Thursday of January, May, August, and November
- City Hall
Council Chambers, 2nd floor
1100 Main St.
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Members
| Name | Position | Appointed by | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Storey Executive Director of Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce |
Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2025 |
| Mary McGreer District 80 |
Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2027 |
| Michael Koehnke Assistant Principal Mt. Vernon Township High School |
Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2027 |
| James Malone NAACP President |
Secretary | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2027 |
| Pastor Tim Brinson Representative of Religious Organizations |
Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2024 |
| Sean Featherstun Jefferson County State's Attorney |
Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2027 |
| Sierra Daniels Housing Authority |
Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/1/2026 |
| Mary Ellen Bechtel Mt. Vernon City Manager |
Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2025 |
| Robert Brands Mt. Vernon Chief of Police |
Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2027 |
| Kevin Sargent Mt. Vernon Fire Chief |
Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2024 |
| Rolland Mays | Vice President | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2027 |
| Angela Moore | President | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2025 |
| Glinda McChristian | Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2024 |
| Gregory Graves | Member | City of Mt. Vernon | 5/15/2027 |
Contact Us
1100 Main Street
Mount Vernon IL 62864
(618) 242-5000
cityhall@mtvernon.com