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2020 CENSUS COMPLETE COUNT STEERING COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: 11/18/2019  
Subject:    Federal, State, Regional and Local Updates
Submitted For: David Twa
Department: County Administrator  
Referral No.:  
Referral Name: Federal, State, Regional and Local Updates
Presenter: Kristine Solseng Contact: Kristine Solseng 674-7809
Information
Referral History:
This is a standing item on the Steering Committee agenda to receive new Census information that has developed or been disseminated from the federal, State, regional and local levels since the last Steeering Committee meeting.
Referral Update:
Federal (U.S. Census Bureau)
  • Census is Hiring: The Census Bureau is looking to hire around 600 people in Contra Costa County by the end of the year. They will assist in recruitment workshops and looking for local partners and help with promotion.
  • Language Guides: The Census Bureau has released language guides in all 58 languages. Link on our website
  • Concord Office Open: The Concord Census Office is Open with additional staff working in CCC
State (California Complete Count)
  • PDI Tool is available: United Way Bay Area is developing a process for working with local CBOs to lead canvassing efforts in each County.
  • Guidance Policies: QAC/QAK Guidance has not been released yet
  • State DMV and Census Bureau: The State has not committee to giving information from DMV to the Census Bureau (Administrative data)
  • Communications Portal available for State Grantees: We will be sharing Social Media posts and other collateral as available
Region 3 Updates (United Way Bay Area)
  • Texting Tool Available: Texting tool for people to sign up for update and
    information about the Census. Available in 12 languages
  • Marketing Material Available: Both print and social media available at:
    uwba.org/census
  • Working on Combined Reporting Spreadsheet: In order to make it easier for grantees with multiple funding sources, we are working with UWBA on a joint reporting form (and mapping!)
  • All Updates, Webinars, and Resources available online: UWBA has its monthly update calls, Regional meeting, and webinars notes available at uwba.org/census
Local Updates
  • 152 Partner Sign ups
  • All Cities have presentation and resolutions - working on school districts
  • Regional Census Training Workshops to begin on November 20th. The trainig dates include:
    November 20, 11:30pm – 2:30pm
    East County Census Training Antioch Senior Center,
    213 F Street, Antioch, CA 94509

    December 11, 2019, 9:30am – 12:30pm
    Central County Census Training Food Bank of CC & Solano,
    4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord, CA 94520

    December 13, 2019, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
    South County Census Solutions Workshop
    Lafayette Community Center, Elderberry Room,
    500 St. Mary’s Road, Lafayette, CA 94549

    December 16, 2019, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
    West County Census Training Richmond City Hall Chambers,
    440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804

    Spanish translation services provided as needed. Light refreshments available.
  • Gave presentations, training, and participated in a number of community events
  • Ambassador Program is in development




Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE federal, state, regional and local updates on preparation for the Census.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
Update Overview

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