From
Cathy DiMaggio, City Secretary
Title
Resolution creating a Census 2020 Complete Count Committee
Presenter
Charles Lee, Senior Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Census Bureau is mandated by the U.S. Constitution to take a census every ten years. For Census 2020, the Census Bureau is offering local governments the opportunity to participate in a number of programs and activities that will contribute to a more accurate count. The Complete Count Committee program is a cooperative effort between governments and the Census Bureau to incorporate local knowledge, expertise, influence and resources to enhance efforts in data collection, recruiting and promotional activities. The creation and use of a Complete Count Committee by local governments is a major vehicle for planning and implementing a locally-based promotion to publicize the importance of Census 2020.
Financial Consideration
NA
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, CREATING A CENSUS 2020 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE TO PLAN AND CONDUCT LOCAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, PUBLICITY AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION IN CENSUS 2020
Whereas, April 1, 2020 is Census Day for the United States of American pursuant to Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution; and
Whereas, an accurate census is essential for the allocation of representatives with the legislative bodies of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Texas State Legislature and with the City of Grand Prairie's city council districts and county voting precincts; and
Whereas, correct apportionment of Federal dollars for health, education, transportation, child and elder care, emergency preparation and response, public and social support programs of all kinds depends on complete and accurate age, population and other ethnic and demographic information gathered every ten years; and
Whereas, accurate census information is critical to planning for future growth, d...
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