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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-13
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SUPPORTING THE 2020
CENSUS
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution to
conduct an accurate count of the population every ten years; and
WHEREAS, the next enumeration will be April 1, 2020 and will be the first to rely heavily on online
responses; and
WHEREAS, the primary and perpetual challenge facing the U.S. Census Bureau is the
undercount of certain population groups; and
WHEREAS, that challenge is amplified in California, given the size of the state and the diversity
of communities; and
WHEREAS, California has a large percentage of individuals that are considered traditionally hard
to count; and
WHEREAS, these diverse communities and demographic populations are at risk of being missed
in the 2020 Census; and
WHEREAS, California receives nearly $77 billion in federal funding that relies, in part, on census
data; and
WHEREAS, a complete and accurate count of California's population is essential; and
WHEREAS, the data collected by the decennial Census determines the number of seats each
state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and is used to distribute billions of dollars in federal
funds to state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, the data is also used in the redistricting of state legislatures, county boards of
supervisors and city councils; and
WHEREAS, the decennial census is a massive undertaking that requires cross -sector
collaboration and partnership in order to achieve a complete and accurate count; and
WHEREAS, California's leaders have dedicated a historic amount of funding and resources to
ensure every Californian is counted once, only once and in the right place; and
WHEREAS, this includes coordination between tribal, city, county, state governments,
community-based organizations, education, and many more; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Census Bureau is facing several challenges with Census 2020, including
constrained fiscal environment, rapidly changing use of technology, declining response rates,
increasingly diverse and mobile population, thus support from partners and stakeholders is
critical; and
WHEREAS, California is kicking -off its outreach and engagement efforts in April 2019 for the 2020
Census; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Ukiah, in partnership with other local governments, the State, businesses,
schools, and community organizations, is committed to robust outreach and communication
strategies, focusing on reaching the hardest -to -count individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Ukiah City Council recognizes the importance of
the 2020 U.S. Census and supports helping to ensure a complete, fair, and accurate count of all
Californians.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April 2019, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Orozco, Brown, Scalmanini, Crane, and Mayor Mulheren
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
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Maureen Mulheren, Mayor
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