Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy

The City of Hanford is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its programs, services or benefits on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability as afforded by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended.  

The City of Hanford, as a federal grant subrecipient, is required by the Federal Highway Administration to conform to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its amendments. Therefore, the City of Hanford mission includes the equal and equitable access to its programs, activities, and services. For more information about the City of Hanford's Title VI Program please contact the Title VI Coordinator at (559) 585-2550.

2025 Title VI Implementation Plan (PDF)
Title VI - Non-Discrimination Policy Statement (PDF)

Title VI Public Brochure (English)
Title VI Public Brochure (Spanish)

How to File a Complaint

Any person who believes that he/she has been excluded from participation in, denied benefits or services of any program or activity administered by the City of Hanford or its consultants and contractors on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability may bring forth a complaint of discrimination under Title VI and related statutes. The complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination of the alleged act of discrimination. Provide as much detail as possible, sign the complaint and mail it to:

City of Hanford
Attn.: Title VI Coordinator
315 N. Douty Street
Hanford, CA  93230
(559) 585-2550

In case the complainant is dissatisfied with the resolution by the City of Hanford, the same complaint may be submitted to the FHWA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Secretary of Transportation or US Department of Justice. A complainant may also file a Title VI complaint concerning race, color, or national origin discrimination with the Federal Highway Administration U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights.

Federal Highway Administration U.S. Department of Transportation
Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, 8th Floor E81-105, 
Washington, DC 20590.

Title VI Complaint Form (English)
Title VI Complaint Form (Spanish)