
About
Mission
The mission of the Rutherford Civil Rights Commission is to eliminate discrimination, increase public awareness of civil rights through advocacy and education, provide information and referrals, and offer conflict resolution services and mediation for civil rights matters. The Commission envisions Rutherford as a community that fosters dignity, respect, understanding, and acceptance of all citizens. The Commission holds a yearly Multicultural Festival as well.
HISTORY
Former Councilman and Rutherford Civil Rights Commissioner Robert Wesp is one of the founders and pioneers of the Civil Rights Commission of the State of New Jersey. The Civil Rights Commission of Rutherford is the first organization of its kind in Bergen County. The purpose of the commission is to protect our diverse community’s civil rights. We put into practice the intent and spirit of the New Jersey law against discrimination as well as the federal and state civil rights laws.
Interview with Mr. Wesp
The Commission

Steve Way

Beverly Khan Pal

Alcides Aguasvivas

Jessica Lezcano

Sami Abuauad

Shefali Pilar

Christie Del Rey-Cone

Ginny Perrin

Mark Tenn

Esther Gatria

Paul Frazier
