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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Mark McCauley, Central Service ector 1// 61 v0
DATE: January 13, 2020
RE: Briefing to the Board of County Commissioners regarding Jefferson County's 2020
Census Effort
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The federal government is conducting the 2020 census, with the help of state and local governments. The
Washington State Office of Financial Management made grant funds available to help cover expenses associated
with local government efforts to support an accurate census. Jefferson County applied for the grant funds and was
awarded $39,500 for census related work through June 30, 2020.
ANALYSIS:
Staff would like to discuss its plans for supporting the 2020 census in Jefferson County. An initial and vitally
important task is the establishment of a Jefferson County Complete Count Committee. We have started the process
of identifying influential members of our community that can help us further our outreach to the community to
ensure the most complete count possible.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This request has no fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a briefing on the 2020 census be placed on the regular Board agenda for January 13, 2020.
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PROCLAMATION
Partnering with the 2020 Census Bureau to Help Ensure an Accurate Count for Jefferson County
WHEREAS, an accurate Census count is vital to our community and residents' well-being by
helping planners determine where to locate schools, day care centers, roads and public transportation,
hospitals and other facilities, and achieving an accurate and complete count of the nation's growing
and changing population; and
WHEREAS, more than $400 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states
and communities based, in part, on Census data; and
WHEREAS, Census data helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S.
House of Representatives and often is used for the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city
councils and voting districts; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase
employment; and
WHEREAS, the information collected by the Census is confidential and protected by law
under Title 13, U.S. Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners PROCLAIM that they
are committed to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in
2020.
As a 2020 Census partner, we will:
1. Support the goals and ideals for the 2020 Census and disseminate 2020 Census
information to encourage those in our community to participate.
2. Encourage people in Jefferson County to place an emphasis on the 2020 Census and
participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness and ensure a full
and accurate census.
3. Support Census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count.
4. Create or seek opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded groups in our
community by participating in Complete Count Committees and utilizing influential,
trusted voices to advocate on behalf of the 2020 Census.
Approved this 21St day of January, 2020.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Greg Brotherton, Chair
David Sullivan, Member
Kate Dean, Member