City Government - Compliance

You have reached the Office of Compliance of the city of Canton, Ohio.  This cabinet-level office, led by Compliance Director Andrea M. Perry, is responsible for overseeing the Fair Housing Assistance Program, MBE/WBE program, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) operations, and safety forces minority recruitment duties of the city.

The Office of Compliance is responsible for the following functions:
(If linked, click the name of each department to be taken to its page)

• Fair Housing Assistance Program
• Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Police/Fire Minority Recruitment
• Landlord/Tenant Assistance

To contact the Office of Compliance and/or the Compliance Director, please use the information listed to your right.

Compliance News

Free documentary screening to spotlight housing discrimination
"Coal Run" film discusses landmark Zanesville discrimination case
By Adam Herman
Posted: Apr 1, 2010

The City of Canton Fair Housing Assistance Program will host a documentary screening and community chat about housing discrimination on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the McKinley Room of the Stark County District Library.  The event, which will include guest speakers and a screening of “Coal Run: Making the Case for Water,” is intended to spark discussion and educate attendees about housing discrimination issues.

“We hope attendees will leave with the knowledge that Fair Housing laws do work and can protect residents from illegal discrimination in our …

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