The U.S. Census Bureau is gearing up to surpass previous participation records in order to get an accurate snapshot of people living in the United States. The push for participation has stirred discussion of what census outcomes could mean to Michigan, especially to marginalized communities, in terms of federal dollars for things like social services, and big-ticket items like infrastructure and economic development projects. Census data will also contribute to Michigan’s redistricting process, how school districts are defined, and state representation in our nation’s capital. This forum will lay out how census data may impact Michigan, challenges for data gathering in stressed communities, and best practices for ensuring participation.
Panelist Biographical Information:
See more of the panelist biographical information (.pdf)
- Marilyn A. Sanders - Regional Director for the U.S. Census Bureau, Chicago Region (additional info)
- Noah Durst, Ph.D. - Assistant Professor in the School of Planning, Design and Construction’s Urban & Regional Planning Program at MSU (additional info)
- Joe Scantlebury, J.D. - Vice President for program strategy at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (additional info)
- Kerry Ebersole Singh is the Michigan Statewide Census Executive Director, Office of the Governor (additional info)
Presentations
See Sanders Presentation (.pdf)
See Durst Presentation (.pdf)
See Scantlebury's Presentation (.pdf)
See W.K. Kellogg Foundation Video
See Ebersole Singh's Presentation (.pdf)
Video
Watch the September 11th, 2019 forum here
Pictures
See pictures from the September 11th 2019 forum