Human Rights and Equity Programs

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Michael L. Simms
Director

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October 15, 2025 Commission Meeting

Commission Meeting
10/15/2025 7:30 pm

Present:

Commissioner Crawford

Commissioner Shumaker

Commissioner Malik

Director Michael L. Simms

 

 

Absent:

Commissioner Hudson

Commissioner Supinger

Commissioner Bokhari

Commissioner Salinas

Commissioner Conde

 

 

CALL TO ORDER:

Commission Chair Crawford called Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Commission Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. with the implementation of a panel.

 

Approval of Agenda: Unable to approve due to the implementation of a panel   

 

Approval of Minutes: Unable to approve due to the implementation of a panel   

 

STAFF ISSUES: Unable to approve due to the implementation of a panel   

 

COMMISSION BUSINESS:

APPEAL - HRC # 2024029PA: Okatan v. Cozmo One: It was moved by Commissioner Shumaker and seconded by Commissioner Malik that the appeal be returned to staff for further investigation. The motion passed by unanimous vote.

 

FIR - HRC # 2025012H / HUD # 03-25-5790-8: Davis, Savannah v. Mid- America Apartments LP: It was moved by Commissioner Malik and seconded by Commissioner Shumaker that the complaint be dismissed due to insufficient evidence that a violation of the Fairfax County Fair Housing Act has occurred consistent with the recommendation of OHREP. The motion passed by unanimous vote.  

 

FIR - HRC # 2024045H / HUD # 03-25-5275-8: Woodson, Victoria v. Paradigm Management et al.: It was moved by Commissioner Shumaker and seconded by Commissioner Malik that the complaint be dismissed due to insufficient evidence that a violation of the Fairfax County Fair Housing Act has occurred consistent with the recommendation of OHREP. The motion passed by unanimous vote. 

 

Successful Conciliation - HRC # 2024026H / HUD # 03-25-5825-8: Fairfax County Human Rights Commission v. SCD Scotts Run, LLC.: It was Moved by Commissioner Malik and seconded by Commissioner Crawford that the conciliation agreement in this matter be accepted as presented. The motion passed by unanimous vote.

 

COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Unable to conduct due to the implementation of a panel.      

 

PENDING BUSINESS:.  Unable to conduct due to the implementation of a panel.  

 

NEW BUSINESS Unable to conduct due to the implementation of a panel.  

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 P.M.

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