TITLE VI
The City of Sonora, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes, ensures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
Title VI Complaint Procedures
Any person who believes they have been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin may file a Title VI complaint with the Title VI Coordinator. The complaint must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged discrimination. Please complete a complaint form and submit it to the Title VI Coordinator.
Title VI Public Notice Non-Discrimination Policy Title VI Complaint Form Resolution 04-18-2022-C Title VI Summary
If assistance is needed in filing a complaint, or to file a complaint in another language, please contact the Administrative Services Department at (209) 532-4541 or:
Melissa Eads, City Administrator/Liaison Officers/Title VI Coordinator
(209) 532-6115 [email protected]
Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director
(209) 532-3508 [email protected]
Complaints will receive a written response acknowledging receipt of the complaint. The Title VI Coordinator will review the complaint to determine whether it falls under its jurisdiction. All complaints falling under the City of Sonora’s jurisdiction will be investigated as quickly as possible. A written notice of findings will be provided upon completion of the investigation.
Complaints that do not fall under the City of Sonora’s jurisdiction will be referred, wherever possible, to the California Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, the US Department of Transportation, or the US Department of Justice, and/or the complainant will be advised.
Complaints may also be filed directly with:
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Civil Rights – Contact (202) 366-0693 or [email protected] or visit www.transit.dot.gov/regulations-and-guidance/civil-rights-ada.
The California Department of Transportation Discrimination Complaint Investigation Unit – Contact (916) 445-5308 or visit www.dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/title-vi.
The City of Sonora Title VI Coordinator – 94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370, [email protected] or visit www.sonoraca.com/title-vi.
City of Sonora Title VI Nondiscrimination Statement
City of Sonora Nondiscrimination Policy