Julie Menin, New York's Director of Census, emphasizes the urgent need for permanent Census planning in light of potential future disruptions. The article discusses attempts by the previous administration to undermine the Census and the current administration's disbanding of advisory committees, raising concerns for an accurate count. Menin and Landon's efforts align as both advocate for creating permanent Census offices at the city and state levels to ensure continued civic engagement and representation. The importance of the outreach campaign during the 2020 Census is highlighted, as it mitigated losses in congressional seats for New York.
"The stakes for the 2030 Census couldn't be higher. If Democratic strongholds like New York don't prepare now, we risk weakening our political and economic power."
"The 2020 Census taught us that the Census cannot be treated like a pop-up shop every ten years. It must become core civic infrastructure."
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