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Direct staff to form a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee to assist with the public outreach for the upcoming 2020 Census and to encourage public participation in responding to the census, and to provide direction on the makeup and formation of the committee
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors direct staff to form a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee (CCC) to assist with the public outreach for the upcoming 2020 Census and to encourage public participation in responding to the census, and to provide direction on the makeup and formation of the committee.
SUMMARY:
The U.S. Census Bureau is requesting local agency assistance and the formation of local CCCs to help market the 2020 Census and encourage participation in hard to reach communities. Staff is requesting Board support to form a CCC and to encourage city staff participation on the CCC.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
County staff support for this initial census related work, including the cost of preparing this Board item, is borne by the long-range planning budget. Should more extensive staff hours be necessary, it is anticipated that the County will apply for grant funds as described below.
DISCUSSION:
Background
The U.S. Constitution mandates that a headcount occur every ten years, of everyone residing in: the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Island Areas of the United States. It includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens, and noncitizens. The next census occurs in 2020. The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone once, only once, and in the right place. The population totals from this census will determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives. The totals are also used to redraw states' legislative districts. The US Census Bureau is required to submit state popula...
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