Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
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UNITED STATES CENSUS - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-12:17 PM) Commissioner Rich thanked everyone for their outreach efforts and encouraging people to complete the United States Census. Commissioner Rich urged commissioners to go to the United States Census website to check the response rate of municipalities and then further encourage people to complete their Census. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In addition, Commissioner Rich provided follow up to the last Commission Meeting relative to addresses, that in some cases, did not reflect the correct cities or zip codes on Census mailings. Commissioner Rich commented that it is important to inform the public that this is a result of a cost savings measure by the United States Post Office, which streamlines how forms are sorted and delivered. Further, Commissioner Rich pointed out, that the cost savings measure will not affect being counted in the correct area when the Census is tabulated. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Vice-Mayor Geller pointed out that County Commission District 5 has the highest overall Census return rate in the County. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
Commissioner Sharief noted that she was advised that incorrect zip codes would be an issue; however, if the cities reflected on Census forms are not accurate, you will be counted in the correct area. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.).