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San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission

San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission

The mission of the San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is to promote human equality, the principles of nonviolence, and the understanding and acceptance of racial harmony, understanding, respect, and goodwill among citizens, all as a way of building community among all citizens of San Antonio and across the United States. The San Antonio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission organizes the annual MLK March and leads the community effort of various events paying tribute to Dr. King. The wide variety of educational, inspirational, and celebratory events takes place at locations across the City.

The commission consists of 13 voting members who each serve a two-year term, and 19 non-voting members. The District 2 Councilmember appoints up to 20 commissioners, and the committee chairs may appoint up to 30 additional commissioners serving on its subcommittee. A quorum of seven voting members is required to conduct business on the commission's agenda.

Liaison: Dr. Jennifer Mata – 210-207-7892. 

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