Census proposed rule resolution (1247-2026)
At a glance
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- What: Resolution 1247-2026 (Councilwoman Howse-Jones) opposes a proposed federal rule that would exclude non-citizens other than lawful permanent residents from the decennial census count and bar collection of race, ethnicity and sexual orientation data, and urges its withdrawal.
- Where it stands: adopted on 2026-10-19 by a 13-0 vote with every member added as a sponsor.
- Next: none locally; the federal comment period was extended.
Vote
- Suspension of rules and adoption both 13-0 on 2026-10-19.
- One member asked to be added as a sponsor, then another; Council President Griffin asked for no objection to adding all of council, and it was done.
First reading, 2026-10-12
- Read by the clerk and referred to committee with no debate.
Sources
Discussion time
About 3 minutes across 2 meetings (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 - City Council | 2 |
| 2026-10-12 - City Council | 1 |
Log
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2026-10-19 - Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - Councilwoman Howse-Jones explained the resolution and asked for a 90-day review period; members voiced support and discussed pressing the National League of Cities. Approved in committee.
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2026-10-19 - City Council - Adopted 13-0 with all of council added as sponsors.
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2026-10-12 - City Council - Read in first reading and referred to committee; no discussion.