Policy of Non-Discrimination

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of 24 CFR Part 8 Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally-Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as published in the Federal Register on June 2, 1988. Section 8.4 prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals because of their handicap status.

The City of Newport advises the public, employees, and job applicants that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

POLICY AND NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The City of Newport 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 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including language).
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability.
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 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 Newport 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.

Contact Us

The City of Newport has designated the following person as the contact to coordinate efforts to comply with this requirement. Inquiries should be directed to:

John Hayden, City Manager
998 Monmouth Street
Newport, Kentucky 41071

Phone: 859-292-3666

TDD: 859-859-9991 (non-emergency)

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm