Governor David Y. Ige announces Hawaii Government Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census

Posted on Apr 2, 2019 in Decennial Census, Main, Whats New Releases

Census 2020: Shape your future

On April 1, 2019, Governor David Y. Ige announced the formation of the Hawaii Government Complete Count Committee (HGCCC), which will coordinate state and county government efforts to encourage Hawaii residents to be counted during the 2020 Census. In support of the Committee’s efforts, Gov. Ige and Lt. Gov. Josh Green proclaimed April 1, 2019 as 2020 CENSUS DAY in Hawaii. Gov. Ige and Lt. Gov. Green encourage every Hawaii resident to participate in activities related to the 2020 Census, which includes participation in the count.

Read the Governor’s Press Release and Proclamation, and learn more about the 2020 Census and Hawaii’s effort to support a complete count here.

Governor Ige with HGCCC members

Governor Ige with Hawaii Government Complete Count Committee members and other invited guests

Governor Ige with HGCCC members

Governor Ige addresses the Committee about the importance of an accurate census count

Governor Ige with HGCCC members

Julie Lam, U.S. Census Bureau LA Regional Director, speaks to the Committee about the 2020 Census

Governor Ige with HGCCC members

Dr. Eugene Tian, HGCCC Chairperson, presenting to the Committee

Governor Ige with HGCCC members

From left: Jessica Imotichey, Census Bureau Partnership Specialist; Julie Lam; Governor Ige; DBEDT Director Mike McCartney; and Dr. Eugene Tian