Columbus Human Rights Commission Elects Tim Green Chair

Green takes the Chairperson post after a special election held October 28 to fill the seat vacated by Deanne Annandale's resignation.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in People

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The Columbus Human Rights Commission elected Tim Green as its Chairperson in a special election held October 28. The vote followed the resignation of Deanne Annandale from the post, which left the position vacant.

Why it matters

The Commission enforces the City of Columbus anti-discrimination ordinance covering housing, employment, public accommodations, credit, and education, so leadership changes affect how those protections are administered locally. Green's election fills a vacancy in the Commission's top post.

The Commission has operated since 1962 and enforces an anti-discrimination ordinance first enacted in 1969. The October 28 special election filled the Chairperson seat, but the vote tally was not reported.

The players

Tim Green

Green serves as Manager of Client Services for Indiana Youth Group Columbus and now leads the Columbus Human Rights Commission as Chairperson.

Deanne Annandale

Annandale previously served as Chairperson of the Columbus Human Rights Commission before resigning, creating the vacancy filled in the special election.

Columbus Human Rights Commission

The Commission has served the Columbus community since 1962 and enforces the city's anti-discrimination ordinance.

The details

Tim Green, Manager of Client Services for Indiana Youth Group Columbus, was elected Chairperson of the Columbus Human Rights Commission. The remaining Executive Committee officers, Kenna Huber as Vice-Chairperson, Dr. Amy Hale as Treasurer, and Sherell Hernandez as Secretary, were elected in April 2026.

1962: The Commission began serving the Columbus community.
1969: The city anti-discrimination ordinance was first enacted.
April 2026: Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary were elected.
October 28, 2026: A special election was held to fill the Chairperson position.

Market Landscape

The Commission's enforcement role rests on the City of Columbus anti-discrimination ordinance, first enacted in 1969 and covering housing, employment, public accommodations, credit, and education. Leadership continuity under that framework keeps the Commission's work tied to its six-decade local history.

Residents of Columbus who face discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, credit, or education can bring those concerns to the Commission, which enforces the city ordinance. The leadership change does not alter those protections, which remain in force.

The takeaway

Local civil rights enforcement depends on stable leadership continuity, and this election keeps the Commission's Executive Committee fully staffed for the 2026-2027 term.