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RESOLUTION 2020 CENSUS PARTNERSHIP AND CREATION OF THE 2020 CITY OF DULUTH, MINNESOTA, COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that city of Duluth, Minnesota, is committed to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau and the State of Minnesota and will support the goals and ideals for the 2020 Census, disseminate 2020 Census information, and encourage all city residents to participate in events and initiatives that will raise the overall awareness of the 2020 Census and increase participation;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that as resources permit, the city will provide support for Census advocates to speak to community organizations and support census takers as they help our city complete an accurate count;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Duluth, Minnesota, establishes a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee for the purpose of achieving a complete and accurate count of all persons within our borders.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a count of the population and provides a historic opportunity to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American democracy. The city of Duluth, Minnesota, is committed to ensuring every resident is counted. Federal and state funding is allocated to communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based, in part, on census data. Census data helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and is necessary for the an accurate and fair redistricting of state legislative seats, county and city councils and voting districts. Information from the 2020 Census and American Community Survey are vital tools for economic development and increased employment. The information collected by the census is confidential and protected by law.
The city of Duluth, Minnesota Complete Count Committee will be an ad-hoc committee of citizen volunteers who will work with local organizations, the city, Census Bureau and the state of Minnesota to strive for an accurate count. The city of Duluth, Minnesota Complete Count Committee will bring together a cross section of community members who will utilize their local knowledge and expertise to reach out to all persons of our community. A united voice from business, government, community-based and faith-based organizations, educators, media and others will enable the 2020 Census message to reach more of our community members. Committee membership will be by Mayoral invite, with additional participants able to join as needed in order to best reach all of our community members.