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Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation in City Programs, Activities, or Services


The City of Toledo is dedicated to ensuring that all individuals can access our programs, services, and activities without facing discrimination. The City of Toledo policy prohibits discrimination under any city program, activity, or service it provides to our community.

The City of Toledo policy prohibits discrimination or harassment based on age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, genetic information or condition (GINA), HIV/AIDS status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and natural hair types or styles in city employment and in the city’s programs, services, and activities.

The City of Toledo also prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports concerns or participates in an investigation, in accordance with city policy.

Investigations Unit
One Government Center, Suite 1920
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-245-1198

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Your Information (optional)

As the person filing the complaint, providing your information is optional, but recommended if you'd like Community Services to follow up with you on the investigation. Please note that if you include your name or contact information, the complaint will not be anonymous.

Responding Party's Information

The responding party is the person you are filing a complaint against. This information is also optional, but more information allows for a more thorough investigation.

Complaint Details

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Supporting Information

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Affirmation and Release

By signing below, I affirm that I have read and understand the following:

The information contained in this complaint form is complete, true, and factual.

I give permission to the City of Toledo's Community Services Department to request and receive any information necessary to resolve the material issues of this complaint. This permission includes but is not limited to, personnel records, medical records, and other information that may be relevant to this complaint.

I understand that if I do not provide the information requested or cooperate with the investigation, this may lead to closure of my complaint.

Information I provide will be shared on a need-to-know basis, however the complaint may be subject to public records request. Though the city will make every effort to keep information confidential and redact personal information, my confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.

What Happens Next

Complaint is received

Human Resources will review the complaint and determine if an investigation is necessary to learn more about the interaction in question. If the complaint qualifies, an impartial invesstigator will be assigned to investigate the complaint allegations.

Follow up with complainant

If you provide your name and contact information with the complaint, Human Resources will follow up with you to provide updates on the case. We may request more information.

Investigate and recommend action

At the close of the impartial investigation, Human Resources will notify all parties of its findings and recommend appropriate next steps to remediate the concern and resolve the issue.