Human Rights Commission

The Owatonna Human Rights Commission (OHRC) believes that all people should have the same status in respect to civil rights, human rights, freedom of speech, property rights, and economics opportunity. In addition, the commission believes in the value of inclusion and justice for all cultures and races. We welcome diversity and recognize the rights of all people to live their lives with dignity free from discrimination, fear, violence and hatred.

OHRC Members:  

OHRC Members

Left to right: Jessica Bjore, Sherry Hill, Edgar Esquivel, and Julia Seykora. Commissioner Josiah Hult not pictured.  

OHRC Commissioners host Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event - January 19, 2026 at the Steele Co History Center 2026 MLK Jr Day - Panelist

Standing OHRC Members Julia Seykora, Sherry Hill, Edgar Esquivel, and Jessica Bjore. Seated Event Panelists: Whitney Harvey, Sarah Sanchez, Gospel Kordah and Martha SykesMLK Day Jr - lunchA taco bar lunch served by Plaza Morena Campestre Grill.   

Regular MeetingsOHRC meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Charles S. Crandall Center at City Hall, 540 West Hills Circle in Owatonna. 

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available 3 days prior to the meeting. Draft of Minutes will be available following staff review and posted to the website when approved. You may view the OHRC Agendas and Minutes on the Agenda & Minutes Page. 

Members

  • Jessica Bjore, Chairman
  • Edgar Esquivel, Secretary
  • Sherry Hill
  • Josiah Hult
  • Julia Seykora, Vice Chairman

Current Application  

Applications are currently being accepted to fill two openings on the OHRC. To serve on a city board/commission, you must be an eligible voter and a resident of Owatonna who has maintained a residence int he city for thirty (30) days before appointment. 

Application Form 


Human Rights Commission