HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-08-R RESOLUTION NUMBER:'1_6_ --07—Vp—k
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE 2020 CENSUS
WHEREAS, The Constitution of the United States of America requires the U.S.Census Bureau to
conduct a count of the population and provide an opportunity for local governments to
help shape the foundation of our society;and
WHEREAS, The City of Batesville is committed to working with the entire community to ensure
every resident is counted in the upcoming 2020 Census;and
WHEREAS, the Census brings$675 Billion in federal funds to communities across the country for
programs that support highways,health care,affordable housing,community
development,home energy assistance,nutrition for women,infants and children,
education and more;and
WHEREAS, Census data determines the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of
Representatives in addition to the redistricting of state legislatures,county and city
councils and voting districts;and
WHEREAS, the Census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across our nation thereby improving
local economies;and
WHEREAS, those who work for the Census Bureau must take a lifetime oath to protect
confidentiality and ensure that data identifying respondents of their households must
not be released or shared;and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Census will feature new technology that will allow respondents to answer
Census questions online in addition to by phone or paper;and
WHEREAS, shortly,a united voice from business,government,educators,non-profits,faith leaders,
media and others will work to develop and market the 2020 Census across the entire
community to raise overall awareness and to increase participation among all
populations.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that we,the Batesville City Council,do hereby support the
ideals and goals of the 2020 Census and will market and share 2020 Census information
to encourage increased participation,partner with local stakeholders to support efforts
for counting each person living in Batesville to achieve and accurate and complete count,
and work to raise awareness about the programs and services made possible by the
Census.
Passed,Approved and Adopted this 30,h day of July,2019.
Mayor Rick Elumbaugh
AEST: /
Denise Johnston,City Clerk
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7 DAY OF AUGUST,2018
APPROVED
The City of Batesville, Arkansas
Rick El
Atte t:
Denise Johnston, y Clerk