Los Angeles Regional Census Table Meeting February 28, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Purpose: To share the importance of the census and opportunities for engagement. Outcomes: • • • •
Shared understanding of the importance of the 2020 Census Ideas of what roles CBOs could play Identification of potential partners List of questions and concerns
Process: 8:30 – Breakfast and registration 9:00 – Welcome, agenda review, and introductions 9:20 – Census 101 presentation • Presentation by Dr. John Dobard (Advancement Project California) o Why the Census Matters o Why LA is at high risk o What’s being done to prepare 10:00 – Regional Discussions 10:50 – Break 10:55 – Panel discussion about what CBOs can do • Presentation by: o An Le (Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles) o Giovany Hernandez (NALEO Educational Fund) o Karla Salazar (Families in Schools) o Kirk Samuels (Community Coalition) • Q&A 11:45 – Presentation by the Los Angeles County, CEO’s Office on Regional Census Outreach/Adopt A Block Group • Presentation by Jason Tajima (Los Angeles County, CEO’s Office) 11:55 – Updates and next steps 12:00 – Close
