Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the appointment of members to serve on the San Luis Complete Count Committee for the Census 2020. (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning and Zoning)

The 2020 Census will occur on April 1, 2020. The Census is a mandate of the United States Constitution to complete a count every 10 years of everyone residing in the United States. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens, and non-citizens.  The population totals from the 2020 Census will determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives; will be used to redraw state legislative districts, and will determine the funding for programs, projects and state shared revenues. 

The Complete Count Committee program is a cooperative effort between governments and the Census Bureau to incorporate local knowledge, expertise, influence and resources to enhance efforts in data collection, recruiting and promotional activities. The creation and use of a Complete Count Committee by local governments is a major vehicle for planning and implementing a locally-based promotion to publicize the importance of Census 2020. 

City Council approved Resolution No. 2052 during the regular meeting of August 8, 2018. Resolution No. 2052 established the city's participation in the regional Yuma County Complete Count Committee.  San Luis will be represented by two city staff members, two community leaders, and two Council members. City Council needs to appoint members to this committee.