Lower Merion Township Human Relations Commission

01/29/2025

“…We celebrate the victories that remind us of our progress — from the passage of each nondiscrimination ordinance that collectively cover millions of Pennsylvanians to every name change that affirms an individual’s identity and dignity. These wins, both large and small, show that we are indeed moving mountains forward from where we once were.

Let us not be disheartened by setbacks or the scale of the work ahead. Nothing can dissuade us from pushing forward our nation’s stated commitment to equal protection for all”

The following letter comes through the Pennsylvania Coalition of LGBTQ+ Organizations, a network faciliated by the Pennsylvania Youth Congress. Over 125 LGBTQ+ community leaders have signed this st…

03/24/2024

07/24/2023

The Human Relations Commission enabling legislation was approved in 2010 to address the lack of federal and state laws which protect individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In order to ensure that all who work in, live in, or visit Lower Merion are welcome, the Lower Merion Human Relations Commission (LMHRC) was established to promote compliance with the Townships' non-discrimination laws. The LMHRC is comprised of 7 members and 2 alternates, all volunteers, who are appointed by the Township's Board of Commissioners.

https://www.lowermerion.org/government/other-boards-and-commissions/human-relations-commission