Title VI and Non-Discrimination

The City of Newman is committed to ensuring compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other non-discriminatory authorities, such that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of any program or activity conducted by the City of Newman on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by State or Federal law.

Further, no person shall be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by the City of Newman Public Works Department, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by State or Federal law.

If information is needed in other languages or formats, contact (209) 862-4448 for assistance.

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How to File a Complaint

Any person that believes they have been discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by State or Federal law by the City of Newman, its’ contractors, consultants, or any other party that acts on behalf of the City of Newman may file a Title VI complaint by completing and submitting the City’s Title VI Complaint Form which can be found displayed in the City Hall lobby, located at 938 Fresno Street, Newman, CA 93622. The form can also be obtained online by clicking on the following link Title VI Complaint Form | Newman CA

Lastly, you can call the City of Newman at (209) 862-4448 to request a form by mail.

Complaint Processed Under the Federal Highway Administration

Title VI complaints filed with Caltrans in which Caltrans is named as the Respondent will be forwarded to the FHWA Division Office. The Complainant will receive an acknowledgement letter informing them that the complaint has been received and forwarded to the FHWA.

A person may also file a complaint directly with the FHWA and/or Caltrans by the following contact information:

Federal Highway Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 8th Floor E81-104 Washington, DC 20590

Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Additional Nondiscrimination Requirements | FHWA

California Department of Transportation – Office of Civil Rights
Attention: Title VI Program Branch 1823 14th Street, MS 79
Sacramento, CA 95811
Title.VI@dot.ca.gov

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the City of Newman that no person shall be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination in any of the City of Newman’s programs, services, or activities on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, or disability. The City of Newman requires its’ contractors, consultants, or any other party that acts on behalf of the City of Newman to comply with this policy.

Questions, concerns, complaints, requests for reasonable accommodations, or other inquiries from the public with regard to the accessibility of the City of Newman’s services or facilities shall be directed to:

Thomas Spankowski, Public Works Director
tspankowski@cityofnewman.com
(209) 862-4448