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CCHR budget overview and committee expectations
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Council Member Williams provides an overview of the Commission on Civil and Human Rights (CCHR) budget for fiscal year 2026 and outlines the committee's expectations for the agency's performance and communication.
- CCHR's FY2026 preliminary budget totals nearly $15 million, including $13 million for personnel services supporting 141 positions
- The budget includes increases for new positions and baseline funding
- The committee seeks information on how new staff will impact CCHR's ability to fulfill its mandates and address current vacancies
- Williams emphasizes the need for open and frequent communication between CCHR and the council
Nantasha Williams
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CCHR enforces the New York City Human Rights Law and educates the public about their rights and encourages positive community relations.
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CCHR's fiscal twenty twenty six preliminary budget totals nearly $15,000,000 which includes roughly $13,000,000 for personnel services to support a 41 positions.
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The budget also includes roughly $1,900,000 for other than personnel services.
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The preliminary plan includes an increase of nearly $90,000 in fiscal twenty twenty six to support the addition of two new positions and an increase of about $550,000 baseline in fiscal twenty twenty six, increasing the added headcount by three for a total of five new positions.
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The committee is looking forward to hearing about how the new staff members will impact CCHR's ability to fulfill their mandates.
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Today, we will examine CCHR's fiscal twenty twenty six budget and how it allows the commission to efficiently carry out its important duties.
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We are interested in hearing the current vacancies impact on its mandated tasks and the actions that must be taken to fill those vacant positions soon.
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The committee hopes for an honest and thorough conversation regarding CCHR's budget needs.
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It is essential that CCHR communicate openly and often with the council.