Complete Count Committees
What They Are:
Complete Count Committees are being formed throughout the state of Minnesota by local governments and community residents to coordinate efforts to promote the 2010 Census. A Complete Count Committee may be comprised of:
- residents local community, business, or school district leaders
- city administers,
- elected officials, and
- anyone who understands and wants to get involved in making sure their community is fully counted!
Complete Count Committees can be representative of more than one city or jurisdiction and may be structures to focus on specific ethnic groups or communities because of special needs, such as language, etc.Complete Count Committees should be a representation of the city, township, or community that they represent. As such, Complete Count Committees bring together diverse partnerships between local government, education, faith, media, non-profit, and business community members.
What They Do:
CCCs incorporate local knowledge, influence, outreach and resources to educate residents and promote the census. In Minnesota this will include activities related to:
- increasing the questionnaire mail-back response rate through organized neighbor-to-neighbor outreach programs
- designing and implementing census awareness campaigns targeted to community needs
- acting as a liaison and resource to neighbors by distributing and answering questions related to state and federal Census updates and activities
Why They’re Important:
Complete Count Committees have proven to be the best way to reach out to people in our state to ensure that everyone is counted! The more aware residents are about the 2010 Census the more comfortable they will feel about the census process, making them more willing to be a part of a successful count.
Available Resources:
Cities and communities interested in establishing Complete Count Committees can take advantage of the following resources to support and target their community outreach efforts.
Complete Count Committee Orientation Handbook: Detailed strategy document for Complete Count Committee members. Provides a general overview of the CCC, including its mission and other relevant facts for local leaders.
Congress has allotted funding for the Partnership Support Program (PSP) to help support outreach and promotional efforts among 2010 Census Partners in their communities. Funds are provided to assist outreach activities that are part of an existing, productive 2010 Census partnership. To request and apply for this funding source please contact your local U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist.
How You Can Get Involved:
Preparations for the 2010 Census in the state of Minnesota are well underway! Get involved NOW to help us better address the needs of your community leading up to the 2010 Census. Contact your local government to join their Complete Count Committee. If your city, township, or community doesn’t have a Complete Count Committee we can help you establish one and begin work on the 2010 Census immediately!
Barbara J. Ronningen
Demographer
651-201-2473
barbara.ronningen@state.mn.us
Ashley Edwards
Local Government Liaison, Census 2010
651-201-24724
census.2010@state.mn.us
