January 15, 2020
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, says including the hard-to-count populations in Census 2020 could have repercussions when it comes to federal funds and political representation in Washington.
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Cook County wants to make sure everyone is counted in census
With the Census count approaching, there is an initiative in Cook County to ensure hard-to-count populations are included. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, appointed a commission which includes Marlon Everett, cardiovascular unit at Advocate Trinity Hospital; Patrice E. Ford, executive director of the Steans Family Foundation; and Barbara Lumpkin, interim president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. The goal of the commission is to encourage participation and increase awareness of the 2020 Census.