HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - March 2010 "Census Month"Whereas, the Census is a mechanism for the allocation of Federal
funds and determination of political representation; and
Whereas, revenue received from Federal government helps fund
programs such as transportation, WIC, CDBG, juvenile grants, public
safety grants, fire services, homeless grants, housing funding, and
education; and
Whereas, every person counted represents $2,000 in Federal
dollars per year or $20,000 over ten years; and
Whereas, designation of a Census Month is an opportunity for
government, industry, and community -based organizations to recognize
the potential for an accurate Census and to work together to encourage
participation for a prosperous and sustainable future.
Now, Therefore, I, Cindy Finerty, Mayor of the City of Palm
Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim March, 2010, as
Census Month
in the City of Palm Desert and urge all community members and
businesses to participate in local and regional promotional and
educational activities associated with the 2010 Census.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
APPROVED DENIED In Witness Whereof, 1 have hereunto set my hand and have
O RECEIVED TiiERH2 -6en./ahc caused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
California, to be affixed this 25th day of February, 2010.
MEETING DATE - ,�.`� -,2C' L O
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VERIFIED BY: ki)K.ira
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