Wyoming Advisory Committee to the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights wants to hear from tenants and landlords on housing discrimination in Wyoming

The Wyoming Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced they will be hosting a web-based public forum at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, to collect testimony from impacted individuals regarding the potential civil rights concerns related to housing discrimination and fair housing practices in the Cowboy State. 

According to a release, the Committee intends to hear from tenants and purchasers, as well as landlords and sellers. 

Members of the public are encouraged to share their experiences and perspectives on housing discrimination in the state. 

Given the desire for anonymity, tenants or purchasers may elect to remain anonymous or use an alias during the open comment period. The Committee will also accept written comments related to this study. Please send written statements on this topic to Liliana Schiller, at lschiller@usccr.gov by Oct. 18.

Closed captions will be provided. Individuals requiring additional accommodations should contact lschiller@usccr.gov at least seven business days prior to the meeting to make the request.

“Housing is a critical issue across the state of Wyoming, and the Committee is looking forward to hearing from experts, officials, and those who have been impacted by discrimination. We want to gather all of the relevant information so that we can prepare recommendations that are bipartisan, balanced and thoughtful,” Committee Chair James O’Brien said.

Registration can be found here.

Immediately after the tenants meeting happening at 1 p.m., a Landlord Public Forum will be held at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18.

The Committee intends to hear from tenants and purchasers, as well as landlords and sellers. 

Registration information for the Landlord Forum can be found by clicking here.