HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 07/16/2019 - PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE 202PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the next Decennial Census will take place in 2020, and for the first-time
residents can respond either online, by phone, or by mail in over 17 languages; and
WHEREAS, an accurate census count is vital to determining where to locate schools,
childcare centers, roads, public transportation, and other facilities, and for making decisions
concerning business growth and housing needs; and
WHEREAS, census data ensures fair Congressional representation in the U.S. House of
Representatives and in redistricting state legislatures and other voting districts; and
WHEREAS, billions of dollars in federal and state funding is allocated to states and
communities based on census data; and
WHEREAS, even a 1% undercount can amount to loss of representation and millions of
dollars to the community; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Census will create hundreds of thousands of temporary jobs
across the nation; and
WHEREAS, the City is working in partnership with local businesses, Poudre School
District, Colorado State University, the Fort Collins faith community, Larimer County United
Way and local non-profits, the Library District, and regional neighbors; and
WHEREAS, we believe every single person in Fort Collins counts.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the kick-off of
“NOCO COUNTS”
and the importance of every resident participating in the 2020 Census.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 16th day of July, 2019.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk