New York City Council task force urges early census outreach
Speakers cited $20 million and media campaigns in 27 languages during the 2020 count as New York City prepares for 2030.
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A census task force co-chair said people need information from trusted messengers, delivered in their languages and cultures, long before the next count begins.
The next census is years away, but preparation has begun. At a New York City Council census task force announcement, a co-chair from United Way New York City urged an early start on 2030 outreach. Speakers pointed to 2020, when COVID arrived as the count began. Outreach that year included $20 million in support, 157 community groups and media campaigns in 27 languages. The co-chair said the work for the next count should start now.
The co-chair, United Way New York City’s associate vice president for policy and advocacy, said the first step is assessing what could keep people from responding. She singled out immigrant and Latino communities, saying political rhetoric, misinformation and uncertainty can discourage participation. In 2020, she said, even the perception of a possible citizenship question could affect whether people filled out the census. The count shapes representation and the resources, services and investments communities receive over the following decade.
For 2030, she called for sustained public education in families’ languages and cultures, delivered through trusted community partners. She urged government, philanthropy and community organizations to coordinate rather than work separately. Speaker Julie Menin said the New York City Council census task force would meet several times next year, assess challenges and draw on community expertise before producing recommendations to increase participation. The co-chair said that early work should give people the information and confidence to take part.
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Census speakers cite 89-person seat-loss margin
At the New York City Council census task force announcement, speakers said New York lost a congressional seat following the 2020 count by a margin of 89 people. An assembly member urged passage of the New York Counts Act, which would create a permanent state Office of the Census.
The 89-person margin shows how participation in the next count could affect New York’s representation.
Speaker introduces census task force participants
At the New York City Council census task force announcement, Speaker Julie Menin acknowledged an absent task force co-chair and noted that Dr. Nantasha Williams and Linda Lee were present. She then introduced the director of a census and redistricting institute to speak.
The introductions identify participants in the census planning effort but record no decision or vote.
Census announcement opens with speaker coordination
The New York City Council census task force announcement began with greetings and coordination before formal remarks. Participants arranged where to stand for cameras, checked who was present and prepared speaking materials; the opening segment contained no motions, votes or public comment.
These opening remarks document event setup, not a Council decision about the 2030 count.
Council outlines plans for 2030 census preparation
At the New York City Council census task force announcement, Speaker Julie Menin warned that proposed changes to the 2030 count could affect participation, representation and funding. She said the Council task force would assess challenges and produce recommendations; she also cited the city Office of the Census established through a Council bill.
Census data informs more than 300 programs, including services tied to schools, housing and emergency preparedness.
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