[Libs-Or] FW: 2020 Census Update

[Arlene Weible]

Folks may be fielding questions about the status of the 2020 Census, given the recent court ruling. Here is the latest update from the Governor's Office. Please continue to encourage Census participation in your communities ... suggested wording for messaging is also provided below.

Arlene Weible, MLS
Electronic Services Consultant
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator
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From: OBRIEN-LEE Shawneen * GOV [mailto:Shawneen.OBRIEN-LEE at oregon.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 1:00 PM
To: 2020 Census * GOV <2020.census at oregon.gov>
Subject: 2020 Census Update


Good afternoon,



As many of you likely know, there have been some ongoing changes with the 2020 Census deadline. On September 24th, a federal court ordered the U.S. Census Bureau to extend the enumeration deadline back to October 31st. The U.S. Department of Justice is in the process of appealing the decision<https://www.npr.org/2020/09/24/912071784/court-orders-census-counting-to-continue-through-oct-31-appeal-expected>. To further complicate things, yesterday Sec. Ross announced October 5th as the target deadline to wrap up the count. The U.S. Census Bureau has updated parts of their website<https://2020census.gov/en/news-events/rumors/follow-up.html> to reflect this new date.



Because this is an evolving situation, for outreach purposes, we are recommending messaging that does not specify a deadline date but lets folks know that the 2020 Census is ending soon and they should fill out their form as soon as possible. Here are some sample talking points/social media posts:



*       The 2020 Census is ending soon. Make sure you're counted - visit my2020census.gov<https://my2020census.gov/> or call 844-330-2020 today to complete yours in less than 10 minutes.

*       Time is running out to be counted in the 2020 Census! Oregon depends on a complete count for programs & resources that support communities, as well as fair representation in Congress. Visit my2020census.gov<https://my2020census.gov/> or call 844-330-2020 today to complete yours in less than 10 minutes.



Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Your ongoing flexibility and support is very much appreciated.



Kind regards,

Shawneen



Shawneen O'Brien-Lee
Census Project Coordinator
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office
Office of Governor Kate Brown
971.239.6466
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