USDA Notice

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination

Write to:

USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington, DC 20250-9410

Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Disability complaints

Additional complaints concerning discrimination on the basis of disability by the City of Bessemer City may be sent to the City Clerk, Hydeia Hayes, at 704-729-6509. The City Clerk will contact the complainant within 10 business days after receipt of the complaint to discuss it, and will respond in writing within 10 days of the discussion.