The City of Astoria is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or service that it provides.
The City of Astoria complies with Federal civil rights laws and is committed to providing its programs and services without discrimination in accordance with:
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including language)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability.
- Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
- Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age.
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation 6 C.F.R. Part 19, which prohibits discrimination based on religion in social service programs.
It is against the law for the City of Astoria to retaliate against anyone who takes action to oppose discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance in accordance with the above authorities.
To view the City's full Nondiscrimination Policy, please visit the supporting documents portion of this page.
To File a Complaint
If someone believes they have suffered from discrimination under a city program, they may contact the City Manager’s office to seek informal resolution. If the matter cannot be resolved informally, the following steps will be followed:
- Within 60 days of the alleged discrimination, complainants may submit a written or verbal complaint to the Assistant to the City Manager. Complaints must include the complainant’s name, the nature of the complaint, the dates of the complaint, requested action, and contact information. Complaint forms are available in English and Spanish. Please see the below supporting documents for this form.
- The City Manager or designee will review the complaint and may solicit additional information from the complainant as needed. If additional information is requested and not received, the case may be closed. The case may also be closed if the complainant no longer wishes to pursue their case.
- If the complaint is outside the jurisdiction of the City of Astoria, the complainant will be notified of the name and contact information for the appropriate agency with jurisdiction, if known.
Ryan Quigley, Assistant to the City Manager
- Email: requestforservice-cm@astoria.gov
- Fax: 503-325-2997
- Mail: City of Astoria c/o City Manager's Office, 1095 Duane Street, Astoria OR, 97103.
- In-person: City Manager's Office; 1095 Duane Street, Astoria OR.
- Phone: (503) 325-5824
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
CR Complaint Process
Designated Staff
Civil Rights Policy and Notice of Nondiscrimination English
Civil Rights Policy and Notice - Spanish
CR Complaint Form English
CR Complaint Form Spanish
