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CORVALLIS OMBUDSPERSON
P.O. Box 1083
Corvallis, OR 97339-1083
Prudence Miles, Ombudsperson
Tel: (541) 757-6772
Fax: (541) 754-1720
TDD: None
The position of Ombudsperson was created in Corvallis to enforce the antidiscrimination ordinance, which prohibits discrimination in housing, employment, and public accommodations against the federally protected classes and on the basis of marital status, sexual orientation, sources of income, or age. The Ombudsperson is also charged with monitoring and responding to hate violence.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Corvallis
Type(s) of publications: None
METROPOLITAN PORTLAND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
1120 S.W. 5th Street, Room 516
Portland, OR 97204
Helen Cheek, Executive Director
Tel: (503) 823-5136
Fax: (503) 823-0119
TDD: None
The Commission has a threefold mission: to protect people from discrimination, to celebrate diversity, and to enhance the sense of community. The Commission has three committees: Diversity, civil rights, and hate crimes. It holds periodic meetings to elicit specific proposals for action from the community. Portland's civil rights ordinance prohibits discrimination in employment, real estate, and public accommodations against the federally protected classes and on the basis of marital status, age, sexual orientation, or source of income.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Portland
Type(s) of publications: Biannual newsletter, educational pieces
OREGON CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION
Bureau of Labor & Industries
800 N.E. Oregon, Suite 1070
Portland, OR 97232
Johnnie M. Bell, Administrator
Tel: (503) 731-4075
Fax: (503) 731-4069
TDD: (503) 731-4106
The Division administers and enforces laws protecting Oregonians against unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and vocational and trade school training. These laws prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, handicap, or age.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Oregon
Type(s) of publications: None