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A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, affirming support of and partnership with the U S
Census Bureau in conducting a population count.
WHEREAS, the U S Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of the population,
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles is committed to ensunng every resident is counted,
WHEREAS, more than $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to
communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based on
census data, including healthcare, community development, housing, education, transportation,
social services, employment, and much more;
WHEREAS, census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U S
House of Representatives as well as the redistncting of state legislatures, county and city council,
and voting districts,
WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation,
WHEREAS, a united voice from businesses, government, community-based and faith -
based organizations, educators, media and others will allow the 2010 Census message to reach
a broader audience, providing trusted advocates who can spark positive conversations about the
2010 Census,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles as follows
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Section 1 The City hereby supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census
information to encourage participation and will provide addition support through the PA Forward
Committee to be a liaison with the U S Census Bureau.
Section 2. The City asks businesses, community groups, and other governments to
partner together to achieve an accurate and complete count.
Section 3. The City encourages people in the City of Port Angeles and Clallam
County to participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010
Census and increase participation among all populations.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the
5th
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day of January, 2010
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM.
Jana Hurd, City Clerk William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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