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Public Participation

Participate in workgroups or commissions to provide feedback on policies that affect the civil rights of the communities you serve

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Youth Civic Engagement Program

A program that equips students with skills to drive powerful change in their communities through policy and advocacy experiences.

Seattle's Participatory Budgeting Process

Information on the process for developing the request for proposal for participatory budgeting.

Commissions Meeting Calendar

Event calendar for the Office for Civil Rights Commission meetings.

Seattle Women's Commission

Commission advocating for women's issues via policy and legislation efforts brought to the Mayor and city government.

Seattle LGBTQ Commission

Commission recommending policies and legislation to bring together LGBTQ communities with the larger Seattle community.

Seattle Disability Commission

Commission recommending policies and legislation in matters affecting people with disabilities.

Human Rights Commission

Commission aimed at preventing and eliminating discrimination through advising and educating in the public and private sectors.

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Civil Rights

Derrick Wheeler-Smith, Director
Address: 810 3rd Avenue , Suite 750, Seattle, WA, 98104-1627
Phone: (206) 684-4500
Fax: (206) 684-0332
Email: civilrights@seattle.gov

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The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) works to advance civil rights and end barriers to equity. We enforce laws against illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public places, and contracting within Seattle.

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