City of Aurora Complete Count Committee met July 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
I. Introductions
II. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair- Dan announced volunteers for Chair and Vice Chair. A motion was made with a second all voted in favor of Brian Caputo as chair and Angie Thomas as vice chair.
III. Update on City Complete Count activities
a. Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus- Dan gave report out on this
b. Grants (Forefront and Secretary of State) - Dan gave report on these. Information was sent to CCC after the meeting with details via email.
c. Congressional support-Chuck Nelson gave report out –Foster, Duckworth and Durbin are all on board and will support. An informational Census event is being planned for the fall.
d. DuPage County CCC – Brian Caputo- training conducted Aug. 20th.
e. Kane County CCC – Angie Thomas- organizing, first meeting in September 5
f. Kendall County CCC – Alderman Ed Bugg- organizing, gathering members, first meeting in September. Alderman Bugg is going to connect with Will County.
IV. Next Steps
a. Sub-committees-creation of such after training
b. Training- Aug. 28 next meeting 2 hour long ( 1⁄2 hour mtg. 90 minutes training)
c. Developing strategies – See other business. d. Future agenda topics- more after training
V. Other business: Discussion about National Night Out as event to bring Census 2020 marketing materials to along with Back to School events. Angie will share Census Flyer 101 with Dee to send CCC members.
The Aurora Public Library can distribute materials at events from now until June 2020. The APL also has hotspots and laptops which can serve as a resource. D129 students performed a skit on why people should be counted. The video will be available to promote awareness.
Clayton Muhammad will be scheduling time for a Census update at a media briefing hosted by Mayor Irvin. Brian and Angie will provide an update on the CCC efforts and plans in September.
Alderman Garza offered to work with church leaders to help promote the importance of being counted. Connecting with churches with Hispanic congregations and addressing the issue of fear and building community is important.
Neighborhood groups can be also be a resource to reach residents.
Social media was discussed as being key to promoting awareness. Push a common message. Share links to information, etc. A communications sub- committee would be helpful.
It was suggested that a survey of CCC be conducted to determine what resources are available as a group for complete count efforts.
VI. Upcoming meetings: August 28th 7:30 AM City Hall 5th floor
September 25th 7:30 AM Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Broadway & New York
October 23rd 7:30 AM City Hall 5th floor
Adjournment at 8:28 AM
https://www.aurora-il.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07242019-1923
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