Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Municipal officials call for technical assistance hub and targeted help for under‑resourced towns ahead of 2030 Census
Summary
City and town officials told the Senate census committee that many municipalities lack staff capacity to run local complete count committees and need a central state hub for translated materials, GIS support and technical assistance to tailor outreach to local housing and demographic patterns.
City and town officials and local equity directors told the Senate Committee on the Census that local staff capacity varies widely and that smaller municipalities will require targeted technical assistance to mount effective 2030 outreach.
"Towns and cities are charged with a huge task when it comes to the Census," said Jill Harvey, chief equity officer at the Massachusetts Municipal Association.…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
