Every ten years, since 1840, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a population and housing count in every state and U.S. territory. This program is also known as the Decennial Census and the results of the count are used to determine the number of congressional seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, draw congressional and state legislative districts, help a community plan for future needs, provide statistical support for grant applications, and distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds each year.

The U.S. Census Bureau invites tribal, state and local governments an opportunity to assist them in conducting a complete count for their respective jurisdictions. Partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau and participating in the various programs and outreach efforts that they have can help ensure an accurate census for our community.

Representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau have requested that the City adopt a Resolution committing to partner with the U.S Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2020.

As a partner, the City will:

• Support the goals and ideals for the 2020 Census and disseminate Census information to encourage those in our community to participate.
  
  
• Encourage Garden Grove residents to place an emphasis on the 2020 Census and participate in events and initiatives that will raise awareness of the Census.
  
  
• Support efforts that help our community complete an accurate count.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Adopt a Resolution committing to partner with the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2020 Census.

By:  Shawn Park, Administrative Analyst