ADOPTED - MARCH 24, 2009

Agenda Item No. 20

 

Introduced by the Finance Committee of the:

 

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 1, 2010 AS CENSUS DAY IN INGHAM COUNTY

AND APPOINTING A COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE

 

RESOLUTION #09-083

 

WHEREAS, the kick off day for the 2010 Census is April 1, 2010; and

 

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 is also used to make decisions concerning business growth and housing needs; and

 

WHEREAS, more than $300 billion dollars per year in federal and state funding is allocated to states and communities based on census data; and

 

WHEREAS, census data ensures fair Congressional representation by determining how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts; and

 

WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment opportunities in our community and information collected by the census is protected by law and remains confidential for seventy-two years; and

 

WHEREAS, as a 2010 Census partner Ingham County will support the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage community participation;  encourage people in Ingham County to place an emphasis on the 2010 Census and to participate in events that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census to ensure a full and accurate count;  support census takers as they help our community complete an accurate count; and appoint a Complete Count Committee to seek opportunities to collaborate with other like-minded groups in our community, to utilize high-profile, trusted people to advocate on behalf of the 2010 Census.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates April 1, 2010 as Census Day in Ingham County and joins the rest of the nation as a 2010 Census Partner.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Complete Count Committee is hereby appointed to assist with the 2010 Census consisting of Commissioner Dale Copedge, County Clerk Mike Bryanton as co-chairs, Commissioner Laura Davis, Becky Bennett,  Martha Miles, Renee Canady, Margarita Gonzales, Ashley Harding, Vaishali Dnyate, Reverend Pat Heart, Reverend John Knight and Janine Sinno.

 

FINANCE:    Yeas:  Grebner, Nolan, Tennis, Davis, Dougan

     Nays:  None        Absent:  Bahar-Cook   Approved 3/18/09