Director's Statement Continued...

religion, national origin, disability, age, ancestry, place of birth, familial status, and sexual orientation. American philosopher Irvin Kristol once said “Democracy does not guarantee equality of conditions – it only guarantees equality of opportunity.”  To that end, Fort Wayne City Council pronounced:

“Discrimination in social, cultural and economic life in Fort Wayne against any person or persons because of race, sex, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, or sexual orientation, is contrary to American principles and is harmful to the social, cultural, and economic life of the city.  Discrimination, particularly in employment opportunities, public accommodations and housing, increases the burden and cost of government; and, such discrimination contributes to increased crime, vice, juvenile delinquency, fires and other evils, thereby affecting the public safety, public health, and general welfare of the community.  It is therefore deemed to be in the best interests of the city to create a metropolitan Commission to administer and enforce any anti-discrimination legislation and ordinances, all as authorized by the Indiana Civil Rights Act.”

Please contact us for training needs on any of the areas of the laws we are charged with enforcing.  Together, we can ensure fairness and confront prejudice in Fort Wayne, a city that is a mosaic of cultures and diversity.