Proposed 2030 census changes
Summary
The federal government has proposed eliminating race and ethnicity questions and restricting census participation to citizens. This would erase Asian and immigrant communities from data that shapes city services and the commission's own work. Public comment is open through November 2.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
All communities would remain counted and visible in federal data used for funding and services.
Excluding undocumented residents and removing race questions would make Asian and immigrant communities statistically invisible.
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