REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Study Session: Census 2020 Update - Communication and Outreach Plan [Council Pillar: Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency]
Report
BACKGROUND
Every 10 years, as required by the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Government conducts a census that counts every person living in the United States. This data is used to determine seats in the U.S House of Representatives, electoral college votes, legislative boundaries and the distribution of over $675 billion in federal funding that supports public health, transportation, infrastructure, education, housing and more. The next census will be in 2020. As part of the FY2019/20 Adopted Budget, City Council authorized $100,000 to support the 2020 Census, and the City has been actively participating in various regional efforts to conduct census outreach in the community.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this report is to provide information about the upcoming 2020 Census and the City of Santa Clara's involvement.
At the Jan. 28, 2020 Council study session, staff will provide an informational briefing on the 2020 Census, including:
* An outline of the 2020 Census and what to expect,
* An update on current regional activities, and
* An overview of activities and outreach in Santa Clara (Attachments 1 & 2)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost to the City associated with this report other than administrative time and expense.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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