State Senator Leland Yee (D-San Mateo/San Francisco) visited the shops of downtown Millbrae to support his 2010 census outreach effort. Joined by representatives of the 2010 U.S Census Bureau and Millbrae council member Marge Colapietro, Senator Yee walked the downtown area to inform local shops and constituents of the upcoming Census.
The entourage included members of Senator Yee’s staff, representatives of Millbrae, members of the local press and local citizens.
Before the walk, Senator Yee held a brief press conference at Nan Hai Books on Broadway Avenue to speak to the importance of the Census. Federal funding relies on an accurate Census count and spoke to the need of an accurate count, especially from those in the minority communities who may avoid taking the Census.
“Many of the minority communities fear that by providing information to the Census takers that it is in fact going to immigration and other officials within the federal government,” said Yee. “I know for a fact that is absolutely not true.”
Millbrae city council member Marge Colapietro also spoke to the crowd regarding the significance of an accurate Census count. “We depend greatly on that accurate census to be able to maintain our communities.” said Colapietro.
Colapietro also said that the Millbrae city council has been using their meetings as a way of helping promote the census.
“Any way you can help is important.” said Colapietro.
At each shop. participants discussed the importance of the census to our communities and how participation will impact federal funding over the next ten years.
“The success of the Census is essential in determining the resources allocated by the federal government for a broad range of services provided by the federal, state and local governments for all residents of California,” said Yee.
Check out the video of the event.
