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Several local entities have been working diligently to make sure as many people as possible in Massachusetts are aware of and respond to the census. MassCounts, a coalition comprising organizations like Massachusetts Voter Table, MIRA Coalition, Chelsea Collaborative, Mass Equity Fund, Common Cause Massachusetts, MassVote, the Chinese Progressive Association, works with community organizations to train and mobilize trusted leaders to share why the 2020 Census is safe, easy and important.

Advocates say the coronavirus outbreak could make it difficult for some people to keep their voter registrations up to date.

“People need to have confidence their government is moving forward, and providing public access is still a requirement under the new order. It’s now more important than ever,” said Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause Massachusetts, a government watchdog group.

“We have a long history of political inequality,” Mensik said. “It means that a limited group of citizens have a disproportionate representation and impact on the policies that govern us and our elected officials.”

Pam Wilmot, Executive Director of Common Cause Massachusetts, also serve on the Commission.