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Civil Rights

  • Norman D. Davis, Director
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  1. City of Madison
  2. Civil Rights
  3. Programs
  4. Racial Equity & Social Justice Initiative
  5. Mission & Vision

Mission & Vision

Mission

Establish racial equity and social justice as core principles in all decisions, policies and functions of the City of Madison

Vision

  • Living wage jobs, safe neighborhoods, high-quality education, a healthy, sustainable natural environment, efficient public transit, parks and green spaces, affordable and safe housing and healthy food are afforded to all;
  • The benefits of growth and change are equitably shared across our communities;
  • All people have opportunities for fair and just inclusion in public processes and decisions; and
  • One’s future is not limited by race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, income, place of birth, place of residence or other group status.

Programs

  • AASPIRE Internships
    • AASPIRE Program Benefits
    • AASPIRE Program Timeline
  • Disability Rights & Services Program
    • ADA Enforcement
      • File a Complaint
      • Partnerships
    • Accessible Parking Stalls
    • Assistive Communication
      • Assistive Listening Devices
      • Wisconsin Relay Service
    • Disability Rights Commission
    • Support & Service Animals
  • Equitable Workforce (Affirmative Action) Plan
  • Racial Equity & Social Justice Initiative
    • Mission & Vision
    • City Projects Using RESJI Tools
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Newsletters
    • Priority Areas
    • RESJI Briefing Book
    • RESJI Snapshot
    • Tools & Resources
  • Referrals and Interviews for Sustainable Employment (RaISE) Program
    • Department of Civil Rights Announces New Partnerships with the RaISE Program
    • RaISE Job Posting Instructions
    • RaISE Program Job Postings
  • Trainings
    • Request a Training
    • Available Trainings
    • Certified Community Partner Training
    • Dane County Job Center Trainings

Civil Rights

City County Building
210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Room 523
Madison, WI 53703
  • Hours:
    Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Phone: (608) 266-4910
  • Fax: (608) 266-6514
  • dcr@cityofmadison.com
  • WI Relay Service

About Our Department

  • Mission & Vision
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Services

  • Assistive Communication
  • File an Affirmative Action Plan
  • File a Discrimination Complaint
  • Request a Training

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