Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides that "no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance" (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d).

The City of Staunton is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied benefits of any projects or services that receive Federal financial assistance on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Circular 4702.1B. If you feel you are being denied participation in or being denied benefits of the services provided by The City of Staunton, or otherwise being discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability, you can complete the Title VI Complaint Form or contact us directly using the information below:

The City of Staunton
City Manager's Office
Attn: Assistant City Manager/Title VI Coordinator
116 W. Beverley Street
Staunton, Virginia 24401
Phone: 540.332.3812
Email: kaufmanac@ci.staunton.va.us

Title VI Plan

The City of Staunton receives federal funding from multiple federal agencies; such funding is both direct and indirect through pass-through grants. As a recipient and/or sub-recipient of federal funds, the City has developed policies, programs, and practices that ensure that such funds are used in a manner that is nondiscriminatory as required under Title VI. 

The Title VI Plan document details how the City incorporates nondiscrimination and accessibility policies and procedures into the City’s Title VI Plan and its appendices and attachments. In accord with the mandates of 49 CFR 21.7(a), the City will submit annual Certifications and Assurances to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) when required. The City also requires annual training for all Directors and Department heads on anti-discrimination policies, including Title VI, related federal regulations, and the Virginia Values Act. The Plan will be updated periodically as changes in law and circumstances warrant.  

Fore more information about the Title VI Plan, contact the City Manager's Office at 540.332.3812.