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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Regular Meeting: March 17, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Census Day 2020 AGENDA SECTION:
Proclamation
PREPARED BY: Logan Martin, City Administrator AGENDA NO. 3.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None
SUMMARY
The U.S. Census Bureau counts residents across the country every ten years. “The census provides critical
data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and
support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire
departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. Each home will receive an invitation
to respond to a short questionnaire—online, by phone, or by mail—between March 12-20” (source:
2020census.gov).
Participation in the Census by all Rosemount residents is critical, as we need to ensure that all residents are
counted. An accurate count helps ensure that the City and our region receives its fair share of Federal and
State funding, along with Congressional and State representation.
In light of the importance of Census participation, staff recommends that the Council adopt the attached
proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council proclaim April 1, 2020 as Census Day in the City of Rosemount.
PROCLAMATION
US Census Day – April 1, 2020
Whereas, every ten years the U.S. Census Bureau counts residents across the country; and
Whereas, April 1, 2020 is nationally recognized as Census Day by the United States Census
Bureau;
Whereas, federal and state funding is allocated to communities, and many decisions
are made on matters of national and local importance based on census data; and
Whereas, Rosemount is committed to ensuring every resident is counted; and
Whereas, the information collected by the census is confidential and protected by
law;
Now, Therefore, I, William Droste, Mayor of Rosemount Minnesota, do hereby proclaim April 1,
2020 as US Census Day and urge all residents of Rosemount to submit their census
form and be counted.
Dated this 17th day of March, 2020
Mayor ________________________________________________