Bill Wassmuth
Memorial Award
Preamble & Principles
The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, Inc. is founded on the principles of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and the State Constitution of Idaho. These documents support the great principles of the dignity and worth of each Human Being.
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We support the self-evident truth that all persons are created equal
We believe that the dignity of each Human Being is inviolable.
We oppose discrimination or the denial of “Equal Protection of the Laws” based upon race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or social and/or economic status. We further oppose all attempts to promote segregation or separation of the races. We reject the doctrine of white supremacy or any other doctrine that advocates the superiority of one race over another.
We pledge to work for the elimination of prejudice and discrimination.
Governing Structure
The K.C.T.F.H.R. consists of a Board of Directors and its supporters called “Friends of the K.C.T.F.H.R.”. The organization’s By-Laws require a 21-member board including nine open and twelve designated seats. The designated board members represent the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Hispanic/Lantino, Asian American, Jewish, African American, local governments in Kootenai County, Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, religious, law enforcement, GLBT, the North Idaho College Human Equality Club and the education communities.
The K.C.T.F.H.R. Board of Directors meet monthly and is charged with the organizations’ budget and all policies for the implementation of the groups mission.
Contact Information
K.C.T.F.H.R.
P.O. Box 2725
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816-2725
Phone: (208) 765-3932
K.C.T.F.H.R.Web Site: idahohumanrights.org
Current Officers
Jody Hiltenbrand - President
Christie Wood - Vice-President
Scott Kennedy - Treasurer
Tony Stewart - Secretary
K.C.T.F.H.R. 2024