HomeMy WebLinkAbout8702RESOLUTION NO. 8702
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING CENSUS 2000 AS A PRIORITY FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS
AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
WHEREAS, the Census is vital to our community in that it determines the apportionment
of seats in the United States House of Representatives and the State Legislature and is the
basis for the allocation of billions of dollars of federal, state, and county funds for social and
other programs; and
WHEREAS, the Census is also used to help determine where to locate schools, day
care centers, senior citizen centers, hospitals, and other facilities and is used to make decisions
concerning business growth and jobs; and
WHEREAS, Census information for individuals is confidential and federal law prohibits
any public or private agency from gaining access to confidential Census date; and
WHEREAS, Pueblo is committed to a full and accurate Census count and is placing
special emphasis on enumerating members of population groups traditionally undercounted;
and
WHEREAS, Pueblo is committed to partnering together with the U.S. Census Bureau
in preparing for Census 2000 through local updates of address lists, census map corrections,
and multi - jurisdictional boundary updates; and
WHEREAS, in Pueblo, we shall form a joint Census 2000 Complete Count Committee
with Pueblo County composed of key stakeholders within our communities, including elected
officials, planners, community based organizations, educational institutions, business groups,
religious institutions, and members of the media:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PUEBLO:
That the City Council hereby proclaims Census 2000 as a priority for all departments
and appointed officials, and encourage the community to place an emphasis within our
jurisdiction of partnering together with the U.S. Census Bureau in achieving an accurate and
complete count in Census 2000.
INTRODUCED May 24, 1999
BY Al Gurule
Councilperson
APPROVED: .n tt (� --
President of the Council
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