About Us
LCHR is charged with the mission of investigating complaints of discrimination, striving to prevent all forms
of illegal discrimination and to assure and foster equal opportunity for all citizens of the City. The LCHR also
provides community education and assistance in order for people to know and understand their rights and
responsibilities under the law. The Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (LCHR) is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. There is no charge for our services. Initially, a staff person will speak with you about
your situation. Keep in mind that we only handle discriminatory matters due to race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, age (over 40), disability, marital status, familial status or retaliation, which has presumably
occurred at your place of employment, your housing, or public accommodation.
Who We Are
Angela Lemke: Senior Civil Rights Investigator
Tel: (402) 441-3870 or alemke@lincoln.ne.gov
Margie Nichols: Civil Rights Investigator
Tel: (402) 441-8690 or mnichols@lincoln.ne.gov
Mission
- The administration of the Human Rights Division supports the enforcement of all provisions of Title 11 of
the Lincoln Municipal Code. To receive, settle, conciliate, investigate, issue findings, hold public hearings
on complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin,
familial status, age, ancestry, marital status, and retaliation. To perform functions and activities with
community groups, businesses, schools, and governmental entities for the purpose of promoting understanding
between races, cultures, and sexes, and to work to eliminate inequalities and sources of inter-racial friction.
- Review all City of Lincoln procurement bids and awards in excess of $10,000.
- Review DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) program of minority and women-owned businesses and maintain
directory.
Goals
To eliminate and prevent all forms of illegal discrimination, to assure and foster equal opportunity for all
citizens of the City, and to act in all matters within its jurisdiction.
Significant Accomplishments
- The City of Lincoln Commission on Human Rights continues to upgrade its complaint processing in order to
protect an individual's state and federal rights.
- A complete review and implementation of changes in the Contract Compliance Program for the purpose of
streamlining and effectuating its mandate.
- Obtained a Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) grant contract for all Title VII, Age
Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complaints.
Projected Changes
- Expand educational outreach into our elementary schools.
- Solidify the development of a Friends of the Commission, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which will
support educational outreach in the community
Contact
555 S 10th St
Ste 304
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel: 402-441-7624
Fax: 402-441-6937
lchr@lincoln.ne.gov
Map
Annual Reports
Annual Report 2012
Annual Report 2011
Annual Report 2010
Annual Report 2009
Annual Report 2008
Annual Report 2007
Title 11 LMC
Title 11 Lincoln Municipal Code
