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C ITY OF P LYMOUTH
R ESOLUTION N O. 2019-075
R ESOLUTION A PPROVING A 2020 C ENSUS P ARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a count of the
population;
WHEREAS, the count provides a historic opportunity to help shape the foundation of our society
and to play an active role in American democracy;
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth is committed to ensuring every resident is counted;
WHEREAS, federal and state funding is allocated to communities, and decisions are made on
matters of national and local importance based, in part, on census data and housing;
WHEREAS, census data helps determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House
of Representatives and is necessary for an accurate and fair redistricting of state legislative seats, county
and city councils and voting districts;
WHEREAS, information from the 2020 Census and American Community Survey are vital tools
for economic development;
WHEREAS, the information collected by the census is confidential and protected by law; and
WHEREAS, a united voice from business, government, community-based and faith-based
organizations, educators, media and others will enable the 2020 Census message to reach more of
Plymouth’s residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that it is committed to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau and the State of Minnesota
and will:
1. Support the goals and ideals of the 2020 Census and disseminate 2020 Census information.
2. Encourage all City residents to participate in events and initiatives that will raise the overall
awareness of the 2020 Census, notably the first-time availability of responding to the census on-line,
and increase participation.
3. Support census takers as they help Plymouth complete an accurate count.
4. Strive to achieve a complete and accurate count of all persons within Plymouth’s borders.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 26th day of March, 2019.