Every ten years, the U.S. Department of  Commerce Census Bureau records every person in the 50 states, District of  Columbia and the U.S. territories. Stephen Rolandi will talk about the process, which will be somewhat different this year, at a Home on the Sound program on Tuesday, March 24. For the first time, Americans can respond to the questions online as well as by mail and phone.

 

The count is mandated by the Constitution. The results have an enormous impact on representation in Congress, the Electoral College, and budget appropriations for housing, transportation and other government services.

 

Rolandi will outline how the results are likely to impact New York State and Westchester County. And he will offer his interpretation of some of the controversial issues surrounding this year’s count.

 

A political scientist and analyst, he teaches public policy, management and finance at Pace University and the John Jay College of Criminal Justice of   the City University of New York. Rolandi retired in 2015 after a distinguished career in public service.  He served in the administrations of two NYC mayors and two New York State Governors.

 

At Home on the Sound, a membership nonprofit, serves a vital role for many residents 60 plus years in Larchmont and Mamaroneck.  They can live safely in their own homes and receive help in a variety of areas thanks to an army of cheerful volunteers,.

 

The 4:00 pm program is free and open to the entire community at Larchmont Avenue Church, Russell Hall, 60 Forest Park Ave. Refreshments served at 3:30 pm. www.athomeonthesound.org