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.

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