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AURORA COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIVISION
1470 South Havana, Suite 112
Aurora, CO 80012
Barbara Shannon-Banister, Chief
Tel: (303) 739-7580
Fax: (303) 739-7297
TDD: None
One of the duties of the Division is to serve as staff for the Aurora Human Relations Commission. The Commission is mandated by ordinance to investigate alleged incidents of discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations, and initiate referral to the appropriate enforcement agency when necessary.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Aurora
Type(s) of publications: Brochure
BOULDER OFFICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Department of Housing and Human Services
P.O. Box 791
Boulder, CO 80306
Susan Purdy, Executive Director
Tel: (303) 441-3140
Fax: (303) 441-4368
TDD: None
Boulder's antidiscrimination ordinance covers housing, public accommodations, and employment. All services of the Office are also available in Spanish. The Office accepts complaints of discrimination and conducts followup investigations. If a violation is found, the Office can seek legal remedies for the damaged party. Mediation services are also available. Brochures and speaking engagements are available upon request.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Boulder
Type(s) of publications: Brochures
ADAMS COUNTY EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT
450 S. 4th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Margaret A. Papi, Equal Opportunity Director
Tel: (303) 654-6040
Fax: (303) 659-0577
TDD: (303) 654-6044
The mission of the Department is to maintain and disseminate employment practices within Adams County Government in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local civil rights laws and regulations. The Department is also committed to promote and maintain an atmosphere of equality of services and employment throughout the county.
Geographic area(s) served: Adams County government
Type(s) of publications: None
COLORADO CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION COMMISSION
1560 Broadway, Room 1050
Denver, CO 80202-5143
Jack Lang Y Marquez, Director
Tel: (303) 894-2997
Fax: (303) 894-7830
TDD: (303) 894-7832
The Commission enforces Colorado's statutes that prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. It does so through compliance (investigating charges of discrimination) and outreach (conducting research regarding discrimination and providing training in fair employment, fair housing, sexual harassment, cultural diversity, and disability sensitivity). It works with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in both compliance and outreach efforts.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Colorado
Type(s) of publications: Brochures, reports, and posters
DENVER AGENCY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Anti-Discrimination Office
303 W. Colfax
Denver, CO 80204
Lawrence Borom, Executive Director
Tel: (303) 640-2621
Fax: (303) 640-4627
TDD: None
The Denver ordinance, covering the city of Denver, was first passed in 1990. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, military status, and age (over 40) as well as the federally protected classes. The office accepts complaints of discrimination and then conducts investigations.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Denver
Type(s) of publications: None