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LWVUS Policy and Action: Census 2020

Learn about the importance of the Census, its impact on communities, and how to ensure a full and complete count. Get involved in education, community involvement, and outreach activities.

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LWVUS Policy and Action: Census 2020

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  1. 2019 LWVUS Policy and Action: Census 2020 Advocacy and Litigation DepartmentLWVUS July 30, 2019

  2. Goals for Today Discuss the current status of the 2020 Census Lay out a 3-phase plan for LWV involvement Establish concrete actions YOU can take in your communities to ensure a full and complete Census

  3. What is the Census? • The Census is a once-a-decade population and housing count of all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico and the Island areas. • Census Results are used to determine the apportionment of Congressional Districts and of state legislative districts. • The federal government uses Census data to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds annually This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  4. Why is the Census Important? The Census provides vital information for you and your community. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  5. What about the citizenship question? • On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling suspended the citizenship question from being used • The Administration attempted to re-open the issue and include the question, Census Bureau had already begun printing forms. • BOTTOM LINE: no citizenship question on Census, but still fear in some communities to participate.

  6. Is Census Data Safe? • Responses to the 2020 Census are protected under Title 13 of the U.S. Code • Answers can only be used to produce statistics. Answers CANNOT be used against anyone in any way • The Bureau cannot release information about individuals, households, or businesses even to law enforcement officials • Census Bureau Staff take a lifetime oath to protect the personal information of respondents This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  7. When does the Census occur? • Census Day is April 1, 2020. • A first invitation to respond will be sent to households as soon as March 15, 2020 • The Census Bureau will send multiple reminders to homes to complete the form. • Forms will only be sent to homes that do not respond by the time of the fourth mailer • Reminders will occur and enumerators (in-person counters) will be out starting as early as June 2020.

  8. Census Timeline

  9. LWVUS has created two resource pages on the Census

  10. Phase 1: Education and Community Involvement Timeframe: NOW until March 31, 2020 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

  11. Education and Community Involvement • The League is a valued partner of the U.S. Census Bureau and a trusted resource for the public all across the country. • Through this phase we will work to leverage our reputation to share information with people from all backgrounds and stations in life about the importance of participating in the Census. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

  12. Activities Leagues Should engage in during this phase • Join Complete Count Committees • Town Hall style forums • Partnership building • Identify areas in your community that may be defined as hard to count https://www.censushardtocountmaps2020.us/

  13. Activities Leagues Should engage in during this phase • Participate in regional calls to action with the U.S. Census Bureau • Host a Census Solutions Workshop • Start to talk about what is on the Census form, when people will be notified, and the impact the Census has on our communities https://www.census.gov/partners/workshops.html

  14. Phase 2: Get Out the Count (GOTC) Timeframe: April 1, 2020 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  15. Get Out the Count

  16. Get Out the Count DOs • Encourage participation through social media, traditional media and alternate forms of communication • Apply to be an enumerator! • Technology gives partners an opportunity to support the count when it begins • Help with language assistance and disability assistance This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  17. Get Out the Count DON’Ts • DO NOT go door to door to collect info—this will create confusion for those who have not responded. Rely on paid enumerators from the U.S. Census • DO NOT create websites or apps designed to collect data—the Census maintains the utmost privacy and security and creating these things puts that in jeopardy • DO NOT encourage others to respond for their neighbors—this is another way to create confusion and may also be illegal This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  18. Phase 3: Watch and Report August 2020- December 31, 2020 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

  19. How can you be a Census Watchdog? • Remain vigilant in your community. • Look for opportunities to engage your community at every turn, and watch for groups that may be trying to undermine the process • Report issues to LWVUS, partners, and the Census Bureau

  20. What Actions can you take now and in the future? • Join a Complete Count Committee! • Start identifying Hard to Count Communities near you! • Start talking about the Census! • Get hired with the Census! • Host a Census Solutions Workshop • Build partnerships with diverse groups

  21. Key Dates 2020 Information Dissemination, Train the Trainers, Community Assistance Efforts and Events January – February  • Women's March • Jan 20: MLK Jr. Day • February: Black History Month • Feb 17: President's Day March – April  • March 3: Super Tuesday • March 31: Cesar Chavez Day • April 1: Census Day • April 30: Dia del Nino • 2019 • Visibility, Information Dissemination, Train the Trainer • August – September • August 10-14: National Health Center Week • Sept 2: Labor Day • Sept 17: Citizenship Day • Sept 15- Oct 15: Hispanic Heritage Month • October – November • Oct 7: Child Health Day • November: National Caregivers Month

  22. What resources are available from LWVUS?

  23. How will LWVUS continue to keep Leagues and members in the loop on these activities • We will hold periodic webinars and calls to check in with Leagues and share new resources and materials • We will share updates with League leaders in the League Update! (please share these with your local members) • We will update the Census Action Kit and add new content to the LWV Census page • We will continue to stay engaged with the Census and look for partnership opportunities to connect you to This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

  24. Questions? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  25. Celina StewartSenior Director, Advocacy and LitigationCstewart@lwv.org Jessica Jones Capparell Senior Manager, Policy and Legislative Affairs jjones@lwv.org

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